PRIMUSR 660 Digital Weather Radar System
A28–1146–111
REV 2
Radar Facts
5-50
AVOID PENDANT BY 20 MILES
The pendant shape shown in figure 5–42, represents one of the
most severe storms – the supercell. One study concluded that, in
supercells:
DThe average maximum size of hail is over 2 inches (5.3 cm)
DThe average width of the hail swath is over 12.5 miles (20.2 km)
DSixty percent produce funnel clouds or tornadoes.
The classic pendant shape echo is shown in figure 5–42. Note the
general pendant shape, the hook, and the steep rain gradient. This
storm is extremely dangerous and must be avoided.
STORM MOTION
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The Classic Pendant Shape
Figure 5–42