The rear flank downdraft (RFD) is a key ingredient in tornado formation in supercell thunderstorms. The RFD is a region of air (usually dry) subsiding on the back side of a mesocyclone that then wraps around the mess. It is often visible as a clear slot wrapping around the wall cloud.
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I don't understand. The radar and the horse shoe are flipped..When i see radar hook it's 'inward' but horseshoe is opposite. I am confused
I had to watch this twice to understand it, but thank you guys, it was very informative.
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smartt people : ahhh i seeme: * watches 5 times * what ?