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Tornadic vortex signature

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009697

A Doppler radar signature characterized by a strong, localized rotation within a thunderstorm, indicating the presence of a mesocyclone that may be producing a tornado. It appears as a tight couplet of inbound and outbound velocities in close proximity. This signature is a primary tool for forecasters to issue tornado warnings.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009697
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
AbbreviationTVS
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009697",
  "term": "Tornadic vortex signature",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A Doppler radar signature characterized by a strong, localized rotation within a thunderstorm, indicating the presence of a mesocyclone that may be producing a tornado. It appears as a tight couplet of inbound and outbound velocities in close proximity. This signature is a primary tool for forecasters to issue tornado warnings.",
  "abbreviation": "TVS",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/tornadic-vortex-signature/"
}

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