Started By
Message
re: Major tornado outbreak expected tomorrow
Posted on 3/1/12 at 3:53 pm to Ball Gravy
Posted on 3/1/12 at 3:53 pm to Ball Gravy
quote:This is not always correct.
Dry Lines and Frontal Boundaries (squall lines) vs. Warm Sectored Atmosphere and Daytime Heating (discrete cells)
While yes, QLCS(squall lines) are on or along boundaries, you can have a line of supercells along said boundary given enough shear. See the NC outbreak that was a QLCS that was broken up into individual cells as an example.
Edit: grammar
This post was edited on 3/1/12 at 3:59 pm
1
Posted on 3/1/12 at 3:55 pm to ACT
You're right but he was asking how discrete cells form and why.
You can find supercells embedded in squall lines or just a touch in front, but these are always a) defined as part of the squall line and b) typically much weaker than your discrete cells due to the convective heating.
You can find supercells embedded in squall lines or just a touch in front, but these are always a) defined as part of the squall line and b) typically much weaker than your discrete cells due to the convective heating.
Page 1 of 1
Back to top
Follow SECRant for SEC Football News