Severe thunderstorm
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-002449
A thunderstorm that produces a tornado, winds of at least 58 mph (50knots), and/or hail at least 1" in diameter. Structural wind damage mayimply the occurrence of a severe thunderstorm. A thunderstorm wind equalto or greater than 40 mph (35 knots) and/or hail of at least 1" isdefined as approaching severe.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-002449 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-MET-002449",
"term": "Severe thunderstorm",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"term_source": "Severe Thunderstorm",
"definition": "A thunderstorm that produces a tornado, winds of at least 58 mph (50knots), and/or hail at least 1\" in diameter. Structural wind damage mayimply the occurrence of a severe thunderstorm. A thunderstorm wind equalto or greater than 40 mph (35 knots) and/or hail of at least 1\" isdefined as approaching severe.",
"references": [
"NWS Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/severe-thunderstorm/"
}
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