What is Supercell?

A large, organized thunderstorm with a rotating updraft, often producing severe weather such as tornadoes, hail, and heavy rain.

Glossary

Considerable cloudiness refers to weather conditions where a large portion of the sky is covered with clouds, but some clear...

A cloud of irregular appearance, composed of irregular cloud fragments.

A type of low-altitude cloud that forms in uniform layers, often covering the entire sky and producing overcast conditions.

The names given to the winds blowing from the four cardinal directions (north, east, south, and west - N, E, S, W) on a compass.

A line of severe thunderstorms that can form along or ahead of a cold front, often producing strong winds and heavy rain.

A drainage wind that flows downhill due to gravity, often associated with cold air descending from elevated regions.

A weather system refers to the movement of warm and cold air across the globe, usually in a recurring pattern. Systems can...

The heating of the Earth by the sun causes daily changes in both the direction and speed of the wind. During the day, ground...

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

Confluence refers to the area where two or more air streams or bodies of water meet and combine. In meteorology, it often...

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