Mesoscale Convective Complexes
Ahrens,
Meteorology Fig. 10.14
State-sized area of thick raining anvil that forms from organized storms.
Located south of jet axis.
Form during
evening and last all
night.
Rainfalls of 2Ó-5Ó common Flash flooding hazard
MCCÕs produce half of Midwest summer rains.
Enhanced
IR satellite view of Mesoscale Convective
Complex near Kansas City