Recurving tropical cyclone
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008458
A tropical cyclone that has transitioned from a westward track in the tropics to a poleward and then eastward track as it enters the mid-latitudes. This change in motion occurs as the storm's steering flow shifts from the subtropical ridge to the mid-latitude westerlies. During this process, the cyclone may undergo extratropical transition, changing its structure from a warm-core to a cold-core system.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-008458 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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