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What is Downburst?

A strong, downward wind caused by a localized column of air sinking rapidly, often resulting in damage similar to that caused by a tornado.

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Observation of the sky from the observer's location where there are no clouds, and there is no obstruction to visibility....

A cold front is the leading edge of a cold air mass that replaces a warmer air mass. It is typically associated with sudden...

Condensation pressure deficit refers to the difference between the actual vapor pressure and the saturation vapor pressure...

The formation of fog when warm and moist air passes over a cool or cold surface or, conversely, when cold air passes over...

The percentage of water vapor in the air relative to the maximum amount of water vapor the air can hold at a given temperature.

A fixed potential temperature line on adiabats, or the process of thermodynamic changes within a system without any exchange...

CONQ is a meteorological abbreviation for significant convection observed in a specific area, often indicating unstable atmospheric...

A term used to identify clouds with a base height below 6,000 feet in the observer's direction. Stratiform clouds consist...

Ice forms on the surface of highways in a very thin layer that is difficult to distinguish from the color of the asphalt...

A measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is combined with the actual air temperature, often referred to as the...