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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There could be clusters of thunderstorms, some of which have supercell characteristics.
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Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2024
Scattered supercell thunderstorms were forecast to spread across southern and eastern Indiana into western Ohio into late Tuesday.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
Survey teams continue to assess damage in Denton and Collin counties and their work might continue Tuesday, the National Weather Service said on X.
The supercell thunderstorm began in Montague County, where a tornado formed at 9:42 p.m., 5.5 miles southeast of Bowie.
—Tom Johanningmeier, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2024
There is a low, conditional threat of a tornado if a supercell is able to unfold.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2024
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Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2024
Scattered supercell thunderstorms were forecast to spread across southern and eastern Indiana into western Ohio into late Tuesday.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
Survey teams continue to assess damage in Denton and Collin counties and their work might continue Tuesday, the National Weather Service said on X.
The supercell thunderstorm began in Montague County, where a tornado formed at 9:42 p.m., 5.5 miles southeast of Bowie.
—Tom Johanningmeier, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2024
There is a low, conditional threat of a tornado if a supercell is able to unfold.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2024
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“Supercell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supercell. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
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