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Thunderstorms
Electrical storms characterized by warm temperatures, humidity, and rising air.
Tornado
A violent, whirling column of air in contact with the ground.
Tropical Cyclone
A rotating storm originating over a tropical ocean basin that has a low pressure center
Hurricane
An intense tropical storm with winds exceeding 119 km/h.
Blizzard
A violent winter weather storm characterized by freezing temperatures, strong winds, and blowing snow.
Drought
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
Wildfires
Large-scale fires caused by dry conditions and lightning, often leading to widespread destruction and air pollution.
Surface Report
A set of weather measurements made on Earth’s surface.
Upper Air Report
Describes wind, temperature, and humidity above Earth’s surface.
Doppler Radar
A specialized type of radar that can detect precipitation as well as the movement of small particles, which can be used to approximate wind speed.
Isobars
Lines that connect all places on a map that share the same air pressure.
Isotherms
A line on a map or chart that connects points of equal temperature