What is Stratus?

A blizzard is a storm that lasts 3 hours or more, with persistent winds/frequent gusts of 35 mph or more along with significant...

Coastal flooding occurs when water from the ocean, sea, or large lakes inundates land areas along the coast, usually due...

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

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

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

Observation of the sky from the observer's location where there are no clouds, and there is no obstruction to visibility....

In a severe storm, with a swirling motion in its left rear quadrant, a vertically rotating column of air, often seen with...

A narrow band of strong winds in the upper atmosphere, typically flowing from west to east and influencing weather patterns.

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

Thermodynamic changes occurring within a system without any exchange of heat with the surroundings. In the atmosphere, changes...