April 6th 04, 07:08 PM
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First recorded activity by Weather-Banter: Jul 2003
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Definition of METAR abbreviation "SQ"
A Squall is the sudden gusty wind that takes place before a heavy shower or
thunderstorm.I think it is caused by the updraughts of a Cumulonimbus from
memory.
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