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What is Atmospheric River?

A long, narrow region in the atmosphere that transport water vapor, like a river in the sky.

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A blizzard is a storm that lasts 3 hours or more, with persistent winds/frequent gusts of 35 mph or more along with significant...

Jet streams are strong, fast-flowing air currents in the upper levels of the atmosphere. They form when warm air masses meet...

A polar vortex is a circulating mass of air in the atmosphere, typically found in polar regions. This rotating air mass occurs...

A tropical cyclone with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, characterized by a central eye, strong winds, and...

Occurs when centers of high pressure and/or low pressure set up over a region in such a way that they prevent other weather...

A tropical cyclone, also called a hurricane, is a severe tropical storm with wind speeds in excess of 74 mph. Known as a...

A small, intense downdraft that produces damaging winds at the surface, typically lasting a few minutes and often associated...

A line of severe thunderstorms that can form along or ahead of a cold front, often producing strong winds and heavy rain.

The lowest level of a given cloud or cloud layer in the atmosphere, relative to the observer's position above the ground.

Cloud condensation nuclei are tiny particles in the atmosphere, such as dust, salt, or pollutants, that provide surfaces...