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Thunderstorms

Electrical storms characterized by warm temperatures, humidity, and rising air.

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Tornado

A violent, whirling column of air in contact with the ground.

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Tropical Cyclone

A rotating storm originating over a tropical ocean basin that has a low pressure center

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Hurricane

An intense tropical storm with winds exceeding 119 km/h.

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Blizzard

A violent winter weather storm characterized by freezing temperatures, strong winds, and blowing snow.

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Drought

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.

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Wildfires

Large-scale fires caused by dry conditions and lightning, often leading to widespread destruction and air pollution.

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Surface Report

A set of weather measurements made on Earth’s surface.

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Upper Air Report

Describes wind, temperature, and humidity above Earth’s surface.

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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.

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Isobars

Lines that connect all places on a map that share the same air pressure.

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Isotherms

A line on a map or chart that connects points of equal temperature