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Extratropical Lows - Cut-off-lows

Midwest Radar During a Cutoff Low: Radar imagery shows a cutoff low over the Iowa/Wisconsin/Illinois border in late May 2001.

Courtesy of Dept. Atmospheric Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

National Radar During a Cutoff Low: A persistent cutoff low is identified in the national radar from late May 2001.

Courtesy of Dept. Atmospheric Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Visible Satellite Imagery During a Cutoff Low: Visible satellite imagery from 22 to 25 May 2001 shows the persistent nature of a cutoff low pressure system over the upper Midwest.

Courtesy of Dept. Atmospheric Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Department of Atmospheric Sciences Severe and Hazardous Weather at Department of Atmospheric Sciences University of Illinois
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