squall line

Example Sentences

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Thunderstorms, clustered into a squall line producing heavy rainfall, had become reinvigorated midday Tuesday as they moved into a humid air mass heated by the sun.

From Washington Post

While the storms weren’t tall enough to garner charge separation and contain thunder and lightning, their structure was otherwise similar to a thunderstorm squall line.

From Washington Post

The tornado spun up within a squall line that raced east through the metro area just before midnight local time.

From Washington Post

Part of a Metairie elementary school's roof was ripped off its foundation, which NOLA.com said was likely due to intense winds following the squall line of the storm.

From Fox News

A squall line with severe storms and fast-moving winds was headed for north Florida on Christmas Eve.

From The Guardian