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|Meaning=In [[radar]] usage, a local maximum in [[radar reflectivity]] that undergoes a life [[cycle]] of growth  and decay.
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|Explanation=The rising portion of the [[reflectivity]] maximum is indicative of [[updraft]], and the later descending  portion is indicative of a precipitation [[downdraft]]. Cells in ordinary convective storms last from  20 to 30 min, but often form longer-lasting multicell convective storms. Cells in [[supercell]] storms  are more steady and last considerably longer. <br/>''See also'' [[thunderstorm cell]].
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<div class="definition"><div class="short_definition">In [[radar]] usage, a local maximum in [[radar reflectivity]] that undergoes a life [[cycle]] of growth  and decay.</div><br/> <div class="paragraph">The rising portion of the [[reflectivity]] maximum is indicative of [[updraft]], and the later descending  portion is indicative of a precipitation [[downdraft]]. Cells in ordinary convective storms last from  20 to 30 min, but often form longer-lasting multicell convective storms. Cells in [[supercell]] storms  are more steady and last considerably longer. <br/>''See also'' [[thunderstorm cell]].</div><br/> </div>
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Latest revision as of 08:58, 26 March 2024

In radar usage, a local maximum in radar reflectivity that undergoes a life cycle of growth and decay.

The rising portion of the reflectivity maximum is indicative of updraft, and the later descending portion is indicative of a precipitation downdraft. Cells in ordinary convective storms last from 20 to 30 min, but often form longer-lasting multicell convective storms. Cells in supercell storms are more steady and last considerably longer.
See also thunderstorm cell.

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