What is Stratus?
A type of low-altitude cloud that forms in uniform layers, often covering the entire sky and producing overcast conditions.
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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 sudden electrostatic discharge during a thunderstorm between electrically charged regions of a cloud, between clouds, or...
A term used to identify clouds with a base height below 6,000 feet in the observer's direction. Stratiform clouds consist...
A small, intense downdraft that produces damaging winds at the surface, typically lasting a few minutes and often associated...
The formation of fog when warm and moist air passes over a cool or cold surface or, conversely, when cold air passes over...
A polar vortex is a circulating mass of air in the atmosphere, typically found in polar regions. This rotating air mass occurs...
A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere near the Earth's surface, significantly reducing visibility.
A rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of causing significant damage.
The amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect comfort levels and weather conditions.