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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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Snow that rises to 8 feet or higher.

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The occurrence of storms resulting from the horizontal advection of cold air at high levels or the horizontal advection of...