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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Tropical storms can grow into hurricanes, and hurricanes can grow into stronger hurricanes. Only a small number of tropical storms become hurricanes. Learn what is necessary for hurricanes to form.
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Have you ever wondered about what atmospheric conditions are needed for a thunderstorm to form?
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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 approaches land, tremendous damage can occur to coastal cities and natural environments. Learn about the potential hazards and how to predict the amount of damage done by a hurricane when it hits.
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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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Snowflakes are not the only type of icy precipitation. Find out about other types of ice that fall from the sky.
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When meteorologists forecast a winter storm one of the important predictions they make is the type, or types, of precipitation that are likely to fall. Will freezing rain cause an ice storm? Will ice pellets called sleet leave the ground covered in slush? Will it rain or snow?
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