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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In some cases, individual supercells could form, producing all modes of severe weather, including large hail and tornadoes.
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
If strong, rotating thunderstorms, known as supercells, form, large hail will be the main threat, along with damaging winds.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Isolated storms and supercells could bring large hail, damaging winds, tornadoes and flooding.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Meteorologists warn that some storms, including supercells, may develop through the day, with the most intense activity likely in the evening and overnight.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
If strong, rotating thunderstorms, known as supercells, form, large hail will be the main threat, along with damaging winds.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Isolated storms and supercells could bring large hail, damaging winds, tornadoes and flooding.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Meteorologists warn that some storms, including supercells, may develop through the day, with the most intense activity likely in the evening and overnight.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for supercell
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“Supercell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supercell. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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