HOOK (OR HOOK ECHO)


Meaning of HOOK (OR HOOK ECHO) in English

A radar reflectivity pattern characterized by a hook-shaped extension of a thunderstorm echo, usually in the right-rear part of the storm (relative to its direction of motion). A hook often is associated with a mesocyclone, and indicates favorable conditions for tornado development. See picture

See BWER , and Picture

supercell .

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