Squall

A squall or squall line is an organized line of thunderstorms. It is classified as a multi-cell cluster, meaning a thunderstorm complex comprised of many individual updrafts. They are also called multi-cell lines. Squalls are sometimes associated with hurricanes or other cyclones, but they can also occur independently. Most commonly, independent squalls occur along front lines, and may contain heavy precipitation, hail, frequent lightning, dangerous straight line winds, and possibly funnel clouds, tornadoes and waterspouts.

Related Topics:
Thunderstorm - Hurricane - Cyclone - Front lines - Precipitation - Hail - Lightning - Funnel cloud - Tornado - Waterspout

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