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All atmospheric phenomena observed, with the exception of clouds; this includes forms of precipitation as well as optical and electrical phenomena.
squall ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Sudden and short-lived increase in wind speed often accompanied by showers and thunderstorms.
hail shower ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Sudden abundant and short-lived precipitation of solid ice, usually in the form of pellets that vary from 0.2 to 2 in in diameter.
tropical storm ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Low-pressure zone accompanied by precipitation and winds between 37 and 74 mph.
hurricane ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Tropical cyclone comprised of a low-pressure zone accompanied by violent precipitation and winds between 74 and 185 mph.
tornado ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Swirling column of air that extends from the ground to the base of a cumulonimbus; it produces violent winds that can reach 300 mph.
lightning ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Brief but intense luminous phenomenon caused by an electrical discharge between two clouds or between a cloud and the ground.
heavy thunderstorm ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Storm with winds higher than 57 mph, hail or heavy rain.
thunderstorm ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Meteorological phenomenon manifested by lightning, thunder and gusts of wind, usually accompanied by rain showers or hail.
sandstorm or dust storm ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)