What is Hail?

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

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

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

The horizontal transport of any feature within the atmosphere due to the movement of air (wind). This includes phenomena...

The large-scale movement of air that distributes heat and moisture around the Earth, influencing weather patterns and climatic...

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

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

A small, intense downdraft that produces damaging winds at the surface, typically lasting a few minutes and often associated...

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 strong, downward wind caused by a localized column of air sinking rapidly, often resulting in damage similar to that caused...