Splitting Storm - a thunderstorm which splits into two storms which follow diverging paths (a left mover and a right mover). The left mover typically moves faster than the original storm, the right mover, slower.
SPLITTING STORM - An important term used to describe the nature of a thunderstorm, usually a supercell, that splits into two distinct (discreet) cells that each may exhibit their own movement / behavior.
Left MoverA thunderstorm which moves to the left relative to the steering winds, and to other nearby thunderstorms; often the northern part of a splitting storm.
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appreciably to the right relative to the main steering winds and to other nearby thunderstorms. Right movers typically are associated with a high potential for severe weather. (Supercells often are right movers.) See left mover, splitting storm.
Interpretation of a hodograph can help in forecasting the subsequent evolution of thunderstorms (e.g., squall line vs. supercells, splitting vs. non-splitting storms, tornadic vs. nontornadic storms, etc.).
 See also: Radar, Storm, Thunderstorm, Thunder, Wind
  
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