V Notch - a distinct feature in the radar reflectivity field, seen as a V-shaped notch in the downwind part of a thunderstorm echo.
V Notch - A radar reflectivity signature seen as a V-shaped notch in the downwind part of a thunderstorm echo.
V Notch
A "V" shaped notch on the leading edge of the cell, opening away from the main downdraft. This is an indication of divergent flow around a powerful updraft.
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V NOTCH - A region of lighter precipitation between heavier recipitation on the downwind side of a thunderstorm cell, especially with supercell thunderstorms.
Enhanced V should not be confused with V notch, which is a radar signature.
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The indentation often is V-shaped, but this term should not be confused with a V notch. Supercell thunderstorms often exhibit inflow notches, usually in the southwest quadrant of a classic supercell but sometimes in the eastern part of an HP storm.
anvil exhibits a V-shaped region of colder cloud tops extending downwind from the thunderstorm core. The enhanced V indicates a very strong updraft, and therefore a higher potential for severe weather. Enhanced V should not be confused with V notch, ...
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