Ordinary cell

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007728",
  "term": "Ordinary cell",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A single-cell thunderstorm, also known as a pulse storm, characterized by a relatively short lifespan and a simple life cycle of growth, maturity, and dissipation. It forms in environments with weak vertical wind shear and produces a single, brief burst of heavy rain and sometimes small hail. The entire life cycle of an ordinary cell thunderstorm usually lasts less than an hour.",
  "see_also": [
    "multicell convective storm",
    "thunderstorm"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/ordinary-cell/"
}