Supersized supercell storm looks like UFO
A supercell is a type of long-lasting thunderstorm notable for a rotating updraft called a mesocyclone.
By Dean Murray
Jaw-dropping pictures show a huge storm looking like a UFO.
Mati Mederos captured the otherworldly scene in Uruguay on Friday (Feb. 14).
He says: "There was an incredible structure of a classic supercell on the west coast.
"The supercell caused hail of up to 7cm - which affected vehicles and houses in the area - and very violent wind gusts.
"It caused many trees to fall, power outage, complete destruction of a house of material and injured people."
A supercell is a type of long-lasting thunderstorm notable for a rotating updraft called a mesocyclone.
These storms, while the least common type of thunderstorm, are also the most likely to be severe, with the potential for powerful winds, large hail, and tornadoes.
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