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mesolow

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-001686

(or Sub-synoptic Low) - A mesoscale low-pressure center. Severe weather potential often increases in the area near and just ahead of a mesolow. Mesolow should not be confused with mesocyclone, which is a storm-scale phenomenon.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-001686
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
SynonymsSub-synoptic Low
ReferencesNWS Glossary
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-001686",
  "term": "mesolow",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "(or Sub-synoptic Low) - A mesoscale low-pressure center. Severe weather potential often increases in the area near and just ahead of a mesolow. Mesolow should not be confused with mesocyclone, which is a storm-scale phenomenon.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Sub-synoptic Low"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/mesolow/"
}

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