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What is Orographic Lift?

The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.

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A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure, used to identify high and low-pressure systems.

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

A storm characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere known as thunder.

A strong wind typically ranging from 34 to 40 knots (39 to 46 miles per hour) and often associated with rough seas and stormy...

A cold front is the leading edge of a cold air mass that replaces a warmer air mass. It is typically associated with sudden...

Cloud or rain droplets containing pollutants, such as oxides of sulfur and nitrogen, to make them acidic.

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

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

A towering cloud that often reaches great altitudes and is associated with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and sometimes severe...