HOW DO BOW ECHOES?

echoe2.gif (31874 bytes)

When strong winds push storms very fast, they can
form into what is called a bow echo. 

echoe3.gif (31642 bytes)

Rain and hail then pushes these winds down to the ground.
When these winds hit the ground the can be over 100mph.

echoe1.gif (22305 bytes)

This is what a Bow Echo looks like on radar.