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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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The decrease in temperature with height in an adiabatically rising air parcel (lapse rate). For dry air, this value is 1...

The expected rate of temperature decrease in an adiabatically rising air parcel when there is no heat exchange with the environment....

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

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

The temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture and water vapor begins to condense into liquid form, leading...

A cold core high is a high-pressure system with cold air at its center. These systems are typically associated with clear...

A thin, white cloud layer that is intertwined or separate, arranged in regular order, and does not cast a shadow.

A weather watch means there is a risk of weather hazards in the near future, which could pose a threat to life/property....

Indicates the amount of water the soil can absorb/retain through percolation. This capacity is around 7% in sandy soil and...

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