Severe Weather
News, posts, and educational content on severe weather topics.
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The 10 Stormiest Cities in the US
The Sunshine State is the surprising home of a majority of the cities on our listThunderstorms are a regular occurrence during the spring and summer months for large swaths of the United States. As storm systems sweep across the…
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What is an Outflow Boundary?
If you’ve felt that sudden gust of wind before a thunderstorm, you’ve experienced oneAn outflow boundary is a meteorological term that refers to the boundary between two air masses created by a thunderstorm’s downdraft. If you’ve ever…
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What is a Severe Thunderstorm Watch?
Prepare now for all kinds of severe weather, including the possibility of a tornadoSevere thunderstorms are common in the Southeast U.S and Midwest. However, they can happen almost anywhere (even in unusual places, like Alaska). If weather conditions…
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What is a Flash Flood Watch?
Flash flooding can happen quickly. Here’s how to prepareAreas that experience heavy rainfall, snowmelt, and tropical storms are susceptible to flash floods. If weather conditions are favorable for a flash flood in…
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What is a Tornado Watch?
How tornadoes form, and how to stay safe if you’re in harms wayMost common in the U.S. in the Great Plains and the Southeast, tornadoes are one of nature’s most violent weather events. Since thunderstorms always…
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What is a High Wind Warning? Get Prepared Now
High winds can be very destructive, but these warnings give you advanced noticeThe National Weather Service issues various wind warnings to warn the public of dangerous wind conditions. Wind warnings are issued when sustained wind speeds…
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Squall line on the way? Take cover now
These lines of severe thunderstorms are a common occurrence during severe weather seasonA squall line is a line of strong and severe thunderstorms common in the spring and summer and often produce strong winds, lightning, heavy…
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What is a Microburst?
These intense thunderstorm winds can produce tornado-like devastationWeather is a complex and fascinating subject, with numerous phenomena occurring all around the globe. One such event, a microburst, can be as captivating…
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The Difference Between Isolated and Scattered Thunderstorms
Here’s what to expect when the weatherman has it in your local forecastWhen most people think of thunderstorms, they imagine a large, dark storm cloud that pops up in the afternoon and evening, bringing strong winds…
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Tornado Alley is Shifting East. Here’s Why That Matters
Recent studies suggest that tornadoes are becoming more common outside Tornado AlleyAs winter changes to spring, meteorologists switch focus from winter storms to severe weather. Ramping up first in the Deep South in March, tornado…