line squall
Noun: A line squall is a specific type of squall—a sudden, violent gust of wind or a short storm—that advances along a weather front. Its defining characteristic is that it forms a distinct, linear formation, often appearing as a well-defined line of thunderstorms on radar or to an observer.
This is a technical meteorological term. It is used to describe a severe weather phenomenon with a specific structure. * Meteorologists issued a warning for a severe line squall moving east at 50 miles per hour. * The pilot diverted the flight to avoid the line squall visible on the radar.
In meteorology, a line squall is often associated with a squall line, which is a line of severe thunderstorms that can produce damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes. The term emphasizes the linear, organized nature of the storm system as it advances.
- Squall line (n): This is a more common and closely related term, often used interchangeably with "line squall" to describe the same phenomenon—a long line of thunderstorms with a continuous, well-defined leading edge.
- Squall (n): A sudden, sharp increase in wind speed lasting minutes, often accompanied by precipitation.
- Squall line
- Linear storm system
- Isolated thunderstorm
- Scattered showers
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a squall advancing along a front that forms a definite line
