Severe weather terminology is different around the world, varying between regions and countries. These are articles which explain terminology in various parts of the world.
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Severe weather terminology (United States) — This article describes the United States National Weather Service (NWS) severe weather terminology. The NWS defines precise meanings for nearly all its weather terms. This article describes NWS terminology and related NWS weather scales. Some… … Wikipedia
Severe weather terminology (Canada) — This article describes Severe weather terminology used by the Environment Canada s Meteorological Service of Canada. This article focuses on terminology per se, such as tornado warning. Related weather scales and general weather terms are also… … Wikipedia
Severe weather — is any destructive weather phenomenon. The term is usually used to refer to severe thunderstorms and related phenomena, such as tornados, hail, and downbursts. [ [http://amsglossary.allenpress.com/glossary/search?p=1 query=severe+weather… … Wikipedia
List of severe weather phenomena — Severe weather phenomena are weather conditions that are hazardous to human life and property. Examples Include: Severe weather can occur under a variety of situations, but three characteristics are generally needed: a temperature or moisture… … Wikipedia
Severe thunderstorm warning — See Severe weather terminology for a comprehensive article on this term and related weather terms. A severe thunderstorm warning is issued when trained Skywarn spotters or a Doppler capable weather radar indicate a strong thunderstorm is… … Wikipedia
National Weather Service — NWS Agency overview Formed February 9, 1870 Jurisdiction … Wikipedia
Special weather statement — A Special weather statement is a form of weather advisory. Special weather statements are issued by the National Weather Service of the United States (the NWS) and the Meteorological Service of Canada (the MSC). There is no set criteria for… … Wikipedia
NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards — Type Weather Radio/Civil Emergency Services Branding … Wikipedia
Significant weather alert — A significant weather alert, also called a significant weather advisory, is issued when doppler weather radar indicates a strong thunderstorm is producing small hail or high winds whose strength does not reach severe thunderstorm criteria. It… … Wikipedia
Winter Weather Advisory — A Winter Weather Advisory is issued by the National Weather Service of the United States when a low pressure system produces a combination of winter weather (snow, freezing rain, or sleet) that presents a hazard, but does not meet warning… … Wikipedia
