supercell
noun
su·per·cell
ˈsü-pər-ˌsel 
: an unusually large storm cell
specifically
: a severe storm generated by such a cell
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Nelson and Erik chose a supercell south of us with the best chance of producing a tornado.
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Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The watch was updated as a line of supercell storms moves ahead of a cold front in the region, the weather service said.
—Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Scientists understand what separates a supercell storm that can form a tornado from a run-of-the-mill thunderstorm, Dunn said.
—Emily Holshouser
may 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Elevated supercells are already ongoing in western North Texas early Tuesday, April 28, with additional storm development expected through the afternoon and evening.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
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Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The watch was updated as a line of supercell storms moves ahead of a cold front in the region, the weather service said.
—Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Scientists understand what separates a supercell storm that can form a tornado from a run-of-the-mill thunderstorm, Dunn said.
—Emily Holshouser
may 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Elevated supercells are already ongoing in western North Texas early Tuesday, April 28, with additional storm development expected through the afternoon and evening.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Supercell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supercell. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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