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Wake low

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010076

A mesoscale low-pressure area that forms in the wake of a squall line or other convective system. It is typically characterized by a sharp pressure drop and strong, gusty winds. Wake lows can contribute to the development of damaging winds and can sometimes be associated with the generation of new convective cells.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-010076
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Synonymswake depression
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010076",
  "term": "Wake low",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A mesoscale low-pressure area that forms in the wake of a squall line or other convective system. It is typically characterized by a sharp pressure drop and strong, gusty winds. Wake lows can contribute to the development of damaging winds and can sometimes be associated with the generation of new convective cells.",
  "synonyms": [
    "wake depression"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/wake-low/"
}

Record 10,389 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.