what is a meteorologist term mcv
Mesovortices A mesoscale convective vortex near Tsushima Island, revealing a distinct eye-like feature briefly. A mesoscale convective vortex (MCV) is a low-pressure center (mesolow) within an mesoscale convective system (MCS) that pulls winds into a circling pattern, or vortex. With a core only 30 to 60 mi (48 to 97 km) wide and 1 to 3 mi (1.6 to 4.8 km) deep, an MCV is often overlooked in standard surface observations.