More Weather Glossary

• How can weather help or hurt seasonal allergy sufferers?

  Weather plays a bigger role than you may think when it comes to seasonal outdoor allergies.

• The Difference Between Freezing Rain, Sleet and Snow

  Why can different types of precipitation be seen on Earth while temperatures remain constant?

• VIDEO: Nevada Arroyo Fills Suddenly With Swift Floodwaters

  Dangerous flash flooding is captured as an arroyo becomes filled with water in Carson Valley, Nevada.

• What is the AccuWeather RealFeel Temperature?

  The RealFeel Temperature uses an equation to determine how it actually feels outside.

• An Explanation of Winter Weather Advisories, Winter Storm Watches, and Winter Storm Warnings

  Knowing what the different advisories, watches, and warnings mean will lead to more informed decision making when a winter storm threatens a particular area.

• Ice Safety - When to Go Out on a Lake?

  How can you determine if and when the ice is thick enough for safely going out on?

• Is There a Safe Place to Hide From a Tornado?

  Seeking shelter in the event of a tornado could save your life, but is there really any safe place to hide?

• Tornado Safety if Caught in a Car

  Driving on a 90-degree angle away from the tornado is a good strategy to follow in order to distance yourself from the tornado.

• How Supercell Storms Produce Devastating Tornadoes

  Supercell thunderstorms have been responsible for major tornadoes that have demolished parts of the U.S.

• Hoar Frost

  After a cold, clear winter night without much wind, the ground and nearby tree branches may be covered by tiny, white ice crystals.