A "wake low" refers to a mesoscale low-pressure system that occurs behind a squall line of thunderstorms. It is also sometimes called a "density current low," "pressure jump," or a "gravity current." These terms refer to the same phenomenon where the pressure drops rapidly behind the squall line due to the sudden influx of colder air from the thunderstorms. The wake low can cause strong, gusty winds and can be dangerous for high-profile vehicles like trucks and buses. Other terms that can be used interchangeably to describe wake lows include "outflow boundary low," "gust front low," and "shallow cold front".