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A measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is combined with the actual air temperature, often referred to as the 'apparent temperature.'
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CONQ is a meteorological abbreviation for significant convection observed in a specific area, often indicating unstable atmospheric...
A cold core low is a low-pressure system where the coldest temperatures are found near the center. These systems are often...
Precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps of ice that form in thunderstorm updrafts and fall to the ground.
A tropical cyclone with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, characterized by a central eye, strong winds, and...
The formation of fog when warm and moist air passes over a cool or cold surface or, conversely, when cold air passes over...
The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.
A tropical cyclone, also called a hurricane, is a severe tropical storm with wind speeds in excess of 74 mph. Known as a...
The decrease in temperature with height in an adiabatically rising air parcel (lapse rate). For dry air, this value is 1...
Thermodynamic changes occurring within a system without any exchange of heat with the surroundings. In the atmosphere, changes...
An instrument used to measure the speed, force, and sometimes the direction of the wind. It can be cup or pressure tube anemometers....