thunderstorm

Question 1

produced by CUMULONIMBUS CLOUDS and are accompanied by lightning and thunder

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thunderstorms

Question 2

thunderstorms can extend as high as

Answer 2

40,000-65,000 ft

Question 3

usually harmless and short-lived (less than an hour)

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air mass thunderstorm

Question 4

can last for four hours and can become very strong.

Answer 4

severe thuderstorm

Question 5

Updraft than can have upward speeds as high as 60-100

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supercell storm

Question 6

the large updraft is often rotating called a

Answer 6

mesocyclone

Question 7

In weather radars _____ are usually apparent as hooked echos

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supercell on radar

Question 8

the mesocyclone can be seen with the

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doppler winds

Question 9

long linear lines of strong thunderstorms & strong narrow convective line followed by a wide region of stratiform precipitation

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Squall lines

Question 10

can occur when a squall line or group of thunderstorms “bow out”

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bow echos

Question 11

a large downburst with its outburst winds extending greater than 2.5 miles horizontal dimension.

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Macroburst

Question 12

a small downburst with its outburst damagin winds extending 2.5 miles or less

Answer 12

microburst