WER
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003062
Weak Echo Region - Radar term for a region of relatively weak reflectivity at low levels on
the inflow side of a thunderstorm echo, topped by stronger reflectivity in the form of an echo
overhang directly above it. The WER is a sign of a strong updraft on the inflow side of a
storm, within which precipitation is held aloft. When the area of low reflectivity extends upward into,
and is surrounded by, the higher reflectivity aloft, it becomes a BWER.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-003062 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"term": "WER",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"definition": "Weak Echo Region - Radar term for a region of relatively weak reflectivity at low levels on\nthe inflow side of a thunderstorm echo, topped by stronger reflectivity in the form of an echo\noverhang directly above it. The WER is a sign of a strong updraft on the inflow side of a\nstorm, within which precipitation is held aloft. When the area of low reflectivity extends upward into,\nand is surrounded by, the higher reflectivity aloft, it becomes a BWER.",
"references": [
"NWS Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/wer/"
}
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