Learn about weather map symbols and how they are used to make predictions of the weather.
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When a front passes over an area, it means a change in the weather. Many fronts cause weather events such as rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds and tornadoes.
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A glossary of common weather related words.
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Wind is air moving from a place that has higher pressure to one that has lower pressure. Sometimes wind is just a light breeze and other times it is strong enough to blow the roofs off buildings.
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High winds can send snow flying through the air, reducing visibility and causing power outages. That's just some of what you can expect from a blizzard.
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Only a small number of tropical storms become hurricanes. What conditions are necessary for a hurricane to form?
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Have you ever wondered what happens in the atmospheric when a thunderstorm forms?
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Only about one thunderstorm in a thousand produces tornadoes. So how do tornadoes form?
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When a hurricane strikes a coastal area, it brings a number of serious hazards - heavy rains, high winds, a storm surge, and even tornadoes.
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A strong hurricane can spell disaster. These huge storms are the most powerful of all weather systems. Learn about how they form and the impacts they can have.
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