Multi-cell(ular) Thunderstorm - A thunderstorm consisting of two or more cells, of which most or all are often visible at a given time as distinct domes or towers in various stages of development.
>> Multi-cell thunderstorms: Whenever wind shear is present in an unstable atmosphere, the developing convective clouds will be tilted to a greater or lesser extent.
Nearly all thunderstorms (including supercells) are multi-cellular, but the term often is used to describe a storm which does not fit the definition of a supercell.
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LINEAR - Name given to a storm complex or multi-cell storm cluser in the form of a line or squall line.
LITHOSPHERE - Portion of the earth pertaining to its solid makeup, such as the earth's crust.
A typical thunderstorm consists of several cells (see multi-cellular thunderstorm). The term "cell" also is used to describe the radar echo returned by an individual shower or thunderstorm. Such usage, although common, is technically incorrect.
MCS- Mesoscale Convective System. A large cluster of thunderstorms and rain. Can be a squall line, multi-cells or a mesoscale convective complex.
MEASURABLE- Precipitation of 0.01" or more.
Cell - Convection in the form of a single updraft, downdraft, or updraft/downdraft couplet, typically seen as a vertical dome or tower as in a cumulus or towering cumulus cloud. A typical thunderstorm consists of several cells (see multi-cellular ...
These thunderstorms can become severe producing hail greater than 3/4 inch hail, wind gusts greater than 58 miles an hour, and possibly a tornado. Nearly all thunderstorms (including supercells) are multi-cellular, ...
 See also: Thunderstorm, Thunderstorms, High, Air, Severe Thunderstorm
  
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