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1. Anvil Dome
A large overshooting top or penetrating top.

2. UKMET
A medium-range numerical weather prediction model operated by the United Kingdom METeorological Agency.

3. Stratiform
Having extensive horizontal development, as opposed to the more vertical development characteristic of convection. Stratiform clouds cover large areas but show relatively little vertical development. Stratiform precipitation, in general, is relatively continuous and uniform in intensity (i.e., steady rain versus rain showers).

4. Synoptic scale
Used to classify large-scale weather systems more than 200 miles across.

5. Experimental Products
An experimental product is in the final stages of testing and evaluation. If the product proves accurate and valuable to users then the next step is to make it an operational product.