Pronunciation: [lˈa͡ɪn ɡˈe͡ɪl] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "line gale" can be confusing for those unfamiliar with its pronunciation. The IPA phonetic transcription of "line gale" is /laɪn ɡeɪl/. The first syllable, "line," is pronounced with a long "i" sound, as in the word "hi." The second syllable, "gale," is pronounced with a diphthong, meaning the sound starts as a hard "g" and blends into an "ay" sound, with a slight emphasis on the "l" at the end.
Line gale (also known as line storm or line squall) refers to a type of severe weather phenomenon characterized by a long and narrow band of intense thunderstorms that form along a front or boundary. It is often accompanied by damaging winds, heavy rainfall, lightning, and sometimes hail.
A line gale typically stretches over several hundred miles and moves rapidly as a cohesive unit due to the strong atmospheric dynamics present in the area. These storms can develop when warm, moist air collides with cooler, drier air, causing instability in the atmosphere. As a result, this creates strong updrafts and downdrafts, leading to the formation of the line-shaped storm system.
The winds associated with a line gale are often gusty and can reach destructive speeds, frequently exceeding 58 miles per hour. This makes line gales hazardous to both life and property as they can uproot trees, damage infrastructure, and cause power outages. The heavy rainfall that accompanies these storms can also lead to flash flooding in low-lying areas.
Line gales are frequently observed during the warmer months in regions prone to severe weather, such as the central United States, known as Tornado Alley. Meteorologists closely monitor these storm systems and issue severe weather warnings in order to provide information and advice to residents in the affected areas, enhancing public safety and minimizing potential damage.
