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convective activity

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noun

Meteorology.

  1. any manifestation of convection in the atmosphere, as hail or thunderstorms.

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“Along with a threat of new starts, strong, erratic outflow winds from convective activity can affect fire spread and are a threat to firefighter safety,” the Forest Service wrote in a news release.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2025

Radar would guide him into Earl's core where rain falls down, surrounded by the circling storm's convective activity that pulls moisture up into the air.

From US News • Sep. 3, 2010

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