Mesoscale Convective Complexes
Ahrens,
Meteorology Fig. 10.14
State-sized
area of thick raining anvil
that forms from organized
storms.
Rainfalls of 2Ó-5Ó common Flash flooding hazard
MCCÕs produce half of Midwest summer rains.
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