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Right Mover


   Weather TermDescription / Definition
   Right Mover A thunderstorm that moves appreciably to the right relative to the main steering winds and to other nearby thunderstorms. Right movers typically are associated with a high potential for severe weather. (Supercells often are right movers).


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