Weather Phenomena

The Weather Station Experts team of writers explains the various weather phenomena the United States experiences.

What is an Outflow Boundary?
If you’ve felt that sudden gust of wind before a thunderstorm, you’ve experienced one

June 9, 2024
Squall line on the way? Take cover now
These lines of severe thunderstorms are a common occurrence during severe weather season

May 27, 2024
What is a Microburst?
These intense thunderstorm winds can produce tornado-like devastation

May 27, 2024
Types of fronts on a weather map: Be your own weatherman
Cold, warm, stationary, occluded, and drylines: here’s an easy to follow guide

April 16, 2024
Cloud types explained: Cirrus, Cumulus, Stratus & More
Here’s how to identify them like an expert

April 16, 2024
Hurricane Formation: From Tropical Wave to Hurricane

April 15, 2024
What is the Jet Stream?
This current of air through our atmosphere is the reason for our weather

March 18, 2024
What is El Niño?
NOAA expects El Niño to return later this year. What this means for US weather

March 18, 2024
What is an Atmospheric River?
Get ready for rain (and snow in the winter)

March 8, 2024
What are Snow Squalls?
These ‘mini-blizzards’ can bring everything to an abrupt standstill, and end just as quick

November 27, 2023