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Mesoscale convective complex

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Mesoscale Convective Systems (MCS)

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Mesoscale Convective System (Gust Front Explanation)

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mesoscale convective complex spain 23 october 2019 Nr 18

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Mesoscale Convective Complex strikes Simcoe

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Very large MCC (Mesoscale Convective Complex)

A mesoscale convective complex (MCC) is a unique kind of mesoscale convective system which is defined by characteristics observed in infrared satellite imagery. They are long-lived, often form nocturnally, and commonly contain heavy rainfall, wind, hail, lightning, and possibly tornadoes.
    • Development 

    • Structure 

    • Effects and climatology 

    • Notable MCCs