TAIL-END CHARLIE


Meaning of TAIL-END CHARLIE in English

[Slang], the thunderstorm at the southernmost end of a squall line or other line or band of thunderstorms. Since low-level southerly inflow of warm, moist air into this storm is relatively unimpeded, such a storm often has a higher probability of strengthening to severe levels than the other storms in the line.

A comprehensive English glossary of weather.      Полный английский глоссарий погоды.