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convective thunderstorm
Definição1
A severe localized storm associated with thunder, lightning, heavy rain, hail, strong winds and sudden changes in temperature.
Fonte1
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY web site. Emergency information. Disponível em: < https://www.rdek.bc.ca/departments/protectiveservices/emergencyinfo/>. Acesso em: 27 jun. 2022.
Fonte2
WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION. Guide to instruments and methods of observation. Volume III – Observing Systems. Geneva, 2018. (WMO, n.8).
Nota Adicional1
Storm may be used in reference to a single convective thunderstorm.
Contexto
Rapid update of the order of 5 min is required to capture the evolving morphology of the convective thunderstorm. In aviation downburst applications, even shorter cycle times are required (Michelson et al., 1990).
Subárea
Aeronautical Meteorology
Français
orage de convection