Without the ability to see the radar illustration you are mentioning, I can provide general guidance on how to identify different types of thunderstorms based on radar characteristics:
A) Multicell line – This type of thunderstorm consists of a series of cells in a line formation, often leading to organized severe weather like heavy rain and strong winds.
B) Tornado – Tornadoes themselves are not typically depicted in radar illustrations as standalone features but are often associated with supercells. Look for hook echoes on radar for indications of a tornado.
C) Single-cell thunderstorm – These are typically smaller, more isolated storms that can produce heavy rain, lightning, and maybe even short-lived hail, but they are not as severe as multicell clusters or supercells.
D) Supercell – This is a highly organized thunderstorm characterized by a rotating updraft, often depicted on radar with features such as hook echoes and significant precipitation characteristics. Supercells can produce severe weather including large hail, heavy rainfall, and tornadoes.
If you can describe the features seen in the radar illustration, I can help narrow it down further!
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