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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 scale for estimating wind speed based on observed conditions of the sea or land. It ranges from 0 (calm) to 12 (hurricane)...

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The formation of fog when warm and moist air passes over a cool or cold surface or, conversely, when cold air passes over...

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