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A Squall or '''squall line''' is an organized line of Thunderstorm s. It is classified as a multi-cell cluster, meaning a thunderstorm complex comprising many individual updrafts. They are also called multi-cell lines. Squalls are sometimes associated with Hurricane s or other Cyclone s, but they can also occur independently. Most commonly, independent squalls occur along Front Lines , and may contain heavy Precipitation , Hail , frequent Lightning , dangerous straight line winds, and possibly Funnel Cloud s, Tornado es and Waterspout s. In the Pacific Northwest , a squall is a short but furious rainstorm with strong winds, often small in area and moving at high speed, especially as a maritime term. The term "squall" can also refer to a sudden wind-speed increase. To be called a squall, the wind must increase at least 18 Miles Per Hour (8 Meters Per Second ) and must attain a top speed of at least 25 miles per hour (11 metres per second), lasting at least a full minute in duration. SEE ALSO |
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