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The Evolution of Severe Thunderstorm Criteria within the Weather Service

Joseph G. Galway

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The evolution of criteria for nontornadic severe thunderstorms from undefined categories and general terms to the present day definition for this class of thunderstorm is presented. Major historical events in the development of the Severe Local Storms Unit (SELS) which directly or indirectly influenced changes in the criteria are included.

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The evolution of criteria for nontornadic severe thunderstorms from undefined categories and general terms to the present day definition for this class of thunderstorm is presented. Major historical events in the development of the Severe Local Storms Unit (SELS) which directly or indirectly influenced changes in the criteria are included.

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The evolution of criteria for nontornadic severe thunderstorms from undefined categories and general terms to the present day definition for this class of thunderstorm is presented. Major historical events in the development of the Severe Local Storms Unit (SELS) which directly or indirectly influenced changes in the criteria are included.

Key concepts: Thunderstorm, Storm, Severe weather, Meteorology, Climatology, National weather service, Environmental science, Geography

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