• After witnessing the continued decrease of involvement in the SpotterNetwork staff in serving SN members with troubleshooting issues recently, I have unilaterally decided to terminate the relationship between SpotterNetwork's support and Stormtrack. I have witnessed multiple users unable to receive support weeks after initiating help threads on the forum. I find this lack of response from SpotterNetwork officials disappointing and a failure to hold up their end of the agreement that was made years ago, before I took over management of this site. In my opinion, having Stormtrack users sit and wait for so long to receive help on SpotterNetwork issues on the Stormtrack forums reflects poorly not only on SpotterNetwork, but on Stormtrack and (by association) me as well. Since the issue has not been satisfactorily addressed, I no longer wish for the Stormtrack forum to be associated with SpotterNetwork.

    I apologize to those who continue to have issues with the service and continue to see their issues left unaddressed. Please understand that the connection between ST and SN was put in place long before I had any say over it. But now that I am the "captain of this ship," it is within my right (nay, duty) to make adjustments as I see necessary. Ending this relationship is such an adjustment.

    For those who continue to need help, I recommend navigating a web browswer to SpotterNetwork's About page, and seeking the individuals listed on that page for all further inquiries about SpotterNetwork.

    From this moment forward, the SpotterNetwork sub-forum has been hidden/deleted and there will be no assurance that any SpotterNetwork issues brought up in any of Stormtrack's other sub-forums will be addressed. Do not rely on Stormtrack for help with SpotterNetwork issues.

    Sincerely, Jeff D.

Glossary of Terms

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Darrin Rasberry

Hello, everyone!

Since joining this site, I've seen some abbreviations I'm unfamiliar with, and that other novices are likewise unfamiliar with. If you have a moment, please review other terms posted in this thread and throw in a little of your own if you see some that are not posted.

An example of what I'm looking for would be:

SPC - Storm Prediction Centre

HP - High Precipitation

LP - Low Precipitation

CAPE - Convective Available Potential Energy

Many thanks in advance!
 
Courtesy rdale:

TOR - officially tornado-warned.

SVR - officially severe thunderstorm-warned.

Others found today:

Mike Smith: CRH = NWS Central Regional Headquarters in K.C.

Many thanks ...
 
not sure if its appropriate to ask in here, but i didnt think it warranted a new thread, because it is a terminology question...

i heard greg forbes use the term "dogs leg" today in reference to a nasty line segment...

i assume its one that takes the shape of a dogs leg, but i want to know what it really means...
 
Terry Tyler said:
not sure if its appropriate to ask in here, but i didnt think it warranted a new thread, because it is a terminology question...

i heard greg forbes use the term "dogs leg" today in reference to a nasty line segment...

i assume its one that takes the shape of a dogs leg, but i want to know what it really means...
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I don't believe 'dogs leg' or 'dog leg' are a typically used severe weather term, but in this case referring to line segments which are broken lines it sounds like he is just distinguishing particular segments of the line. Typically the upwind, (typically southern oriented) side of a line segment would contain the updraft and most severe weather - i.e. large hail, and tornadoes. If it was a kinked or bowed segment then perhaps he was referring to a part which may contain a bow echo, or comma shape which can also contain tornadic areas or be the brunt of high wind outflow.
 
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