Severe-storm observation
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008810
A report of a severe weather event, such as a tornado, large hail, or damaging winds, made by a trained spotter or the public. These real-time ground-truth reports are relayed to a National Weather Service forecast office to confirm radar signatures and inform the issuance of warnings. A report is considered severe if it includes hail of at least one inch in diameter, wind gusts of 58 mph or greater, or any tornado.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-008810 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Severe-storm observation",
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"definition": "A report of a severe weather event, such as a tornado, large hail, or damaging winds, made by a trained spotter or the public. These real-time ground-truth reports are relayed to a National Weather Service forecast office to confirm radar signatures and inform the issuance of warnings. A report is considered severe if it includes hail of at least one inch in diameter, wind gusts of 58 mph or greater, or any tornado.",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/severe-storm-observation/"
}
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