What is Hail?

Ball lightning appears during thunderstorms, taking the shape of glowing, electric orbs in the sky. It can appear in a variety...

A cold core low is a low-pressure system where the coldest temperatures are found near the center. These systems are often...

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

A measurement determined by the wave lengths and sea conditions caused by the effect of wind, and by the movement of tree...

Precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps of ice that form in thunderstorm updrafts and fall to the ground.

A closed low, also known as a cut-off low, is a low-pressure system that is entirely isolated from the main atmospheric circulation...

A measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is combined with the actual air temperature, often referred to as the...

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

Convection is the vertical movement of air caused by temperature differences, where warm air rises and cool air sinks. It...

A sudden and rapid flow of snow masses accumulated on the slopes of mountainous areas under the influence of gravity or a...