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Sub-synoptic Low

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Sub-synoptic Low - Essentially the same as mesolow.
Suction Vortex (sometimes Suction Spot) - A small but very intense vortex within a tornado circulation. Several suction vortices typically are present in a multiple-vortex tornado.

 


SUB-SYNOPTIC LOW- A relative small area of surface low pressure. They are also referred to as mesolows.

Sub-Synoptic Low Essentially the same as mesolow.
Subtle Heavy Rainfall Signature ("SHARS") This heavy rain signature is often difficult to detect on satellite.

(or Sub-synoptic Low) A mesoscale low-pressure centre. Severe weather potential often increases in the area near and just ahead of a mesolow.
Mesolow should not be confused with mesocyclone, which is a storm-scale phenomenon.
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Browse Related Terms: ADJ, depression, Doldrums, Filling, LOPRES, Mesolow, Pressure Couplet, Sub-synoptic Low, SYNOP, Synoptic-scale, Warm Core Low ...

Sub-synoptic LowEssentially the same as mesolow.SublimationThe transition of a substance from the solid phase directly to the vapor phase, or vice versa, without passing through an intermediate liquid phase.

See also: Pressure, Severe Thunderstorm, Mesoscale, Thunder, Cyclone

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