List of severe weather phenomena - Wikipedia
Severe weather phenomena are weather conditions that are hazardous to human life and property. Severe weather can occur under a variety of situations, but three characteristics are generally needed: a temperature or moisture boundary, moisture, and (in the event of severe, precipitation-based events) instability in the atmosphere.
What is a derecho and why is it so destructive? | CNN
2023年2月27日 · A derecho is a significant, potentially destructive weather event that is characterized as having widespread, long-lived, straight-line winds associated with a fast-moving group of severe...
The weirdest and rarest weather phenomena from around the …
These are some of the rarest known weather phenomena caught on camera, for your visual pleasure. See more amazing science photography: Fire tornadoes (or 'fire whirls', to give them …
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2022年12月23日 · Not really a tornado, and definitely not a hurricane, derechos are powerful thunderstorm complexes with incredibly strong winds that often leave behind a path of destruction.
10 Most Destructive Storms - HowStuffWorks
2024年2月27日 · The most destructive storms on Earth are tropical cyclones, also known as hurricanes or typhoons, with the potential for devastating winds, storm surges and heavy rainfall that can lead to widespread damage and loss of life, as …
TEN YEARS LATER: Looking back on the 2012 derecho that …
2022年6月29日 · The storm started near Chicago and progressed to the Southeast, causing widespread wind damage along its path. More than 4 million people lost power because of the large storm.
The Most Bizarre and Notable Things From the December …
2021年12月16日 · Wednesday's widespread windstorm, severe weather outbreak and unusual heat from the Rockies and Plains into the upper Midwest were so bizarre for December that even weather historians were in awe.
15 Wild Weather Phenomena - Stacker
Microbursts are severe downdrafts, typically caused by a thunderstorm. This sudden high-volume column of downward-blowing rain can be dangerous to aircrafts and has caused several aviation accidents. Microbursts can be wind only or can be accompanied by significant rain.
The Most Anomalous Weather Events in U.S. History (Part 1)
Sandy's huge size prompted high wind warnings to be posted from Chicago to Eastern Maine, and from Michigan's Upper Peninsula to Florida's Lake Okeechobee—an area home to 120 million people.
Beyond Tornadoes: 3 Extreme Wind Event Types You Should …
2019年8月6日 · Here, we will take an in-depth look at some of the most common examples, investigating their causes and potential effects. 1. Thunderstorm winds. Severe thunderstorms can still be dangerous even if a tornado does not form. The most common source of thunderstorm wind damage is from straight-line winds.