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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Armed with drones and a rental car, our group set out toward South Dakota in the morning to intercept one of two promising supercells projected to fire later in the afternoon.
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Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Long-track supercells are large, long-lasting thunderstorm systems with the potential to spawn tornadoes that travel a significant distance.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Tornadoes will be possible if discrete supercells develop, the weather service said.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2025
At least seven people are dead in Missouri, including five killed after strong supercell storms that spurred tornado warnings slammed into St. Louis on Friday, tearing roofs off homes and causing several buildings to collapse.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 16 May 2025
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Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Long-track supercells are large, long-lasting thunderstorm systems with the potential to spawn tornadoes that travel a significant distance.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Tornadoes will be possible if discrete supercells develop, the weather service said.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2025
At least seven people are dead in Missouri, including five killed after strong supercell storms that spurred tornado warnings slammed into St. Louis on Friday, tearing roofs off homes and causing several buildings to collapse.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 16 May 2025
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“Supercell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supercell. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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