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What is Precipitation?

Any form of water - liquid or solid - that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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A scale for estimating wind speed based on observed conditions of the sea or land. It ranges from 0 (calm) to 12 (hurricane)...

The branch of science dealing with the laws of motion of air or other gases.

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

Meteorology is the scientific study of the atmosphere and weather processes. It involves observing, analyzing, and forecasting...

A weather warning means that a weather hazard is occurring, imminent, or likely. In other words, severe weather is happening...

Large, fluffy white clouds with flat bases, typically indicating fair weather, though they can develop into storm clouds...

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

The amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect comfort levels and weather conditions.

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

The term used for turbulence occurring in the absence of clouds or cloud-like elements in the visible area. It is often observed...