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What are Straight-line Winds?
The term “straight-line winds” is used to describe ground-level winds that come out of a thunderstorm and do not have rotation. If these winds travel at speeds that exceed . . . Continue reading
Category: Severe Weather
Tags Dangers, Phenomena, Severe Weather, Wind
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What’s behind the Nationwide Outbreaks of Deadly Tornadoes?
The enormous loss of life associated with the 2011 tornado season thus far is truly staggering.
After the Joplin, Mo., tornado May 22 and the recent . . . Continue reading
Category: Severe Weather
Tags Dangers, Severe Weather, Spring, Summer, Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Unstable
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What’s the Outlook for Hurricanes this Year?
Hurricane season starts June 1 and runs through November. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting an above-average season.
We usually expect the hurricane season to have . . . Continue reading
Category: Tropical
Tags Dangers, Severe Weather, Summer, Tropical, Tropical weather
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How do We Stay Safe from Tornadoes?
The U.S. has a wonderful tornado warning systems. The national system of severe weather watches and warnings has saved untold numbers of lives. In addition to the sirens, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Weather Radio network puts nearly everyone within range of government weather broadcasts. Continue reading
Category: Weather Dangers
Tags Dangers, Severe Weather, Tornadoes
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What is Freezing Rain?
When particles falling from clouds reach the surface as precipitation, they do so primarily as rain, snow, freezing rain, or sleet. Why are there different types of precipitation? It has to do with the ability of water to change phase. Continue reading
Category: Weather Dangers
Tags Dangers, Freezing rain, precipitation, Snow, Winter
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