Articles tagged “severe weather”
Severe weather articles: SPC outlooks, watch vs. warning differences, supercell storms, and storm safety.
7 articles with this tag
Understanding Flash Floods: Causes, Warnings, and Safety
Learn what causes flash floods, how to spot the risk on radar, the difference between watches, warnings, and emergencies, and critical safety steps that save lives.
How Tornadoes Form: Types, EF Scale, and Safety
Learn how tornadoes form from supercell thunderstorms, the Enhanced Fujita scale, types of tornadoes, and critical safety steps to protect yourself.
What Is a Derecho? The Inland Hurricane Explained
Learn what a derecho is, how it differs from tornadoes and hurricanes, why these long-lived windstorms are so destructive, and how to stay safe when one approaches.
Archived: January 2026 Eastern US Winter Storm Forecast
Corrected archive of January 22, 2026 winter storm coverage, with a dated government outlook and links to post-event reports. Not a current forecast.
Watch vs Warning vs Advisory vs Outlook: NWS Weather Alerts Explained
Learn the difference between a weather watch, warning, advisory, and outlook, what a Special Weather Statement means, and when to prepare versus take immediate action.
Moisture, Instability, Lift, and Wind Shear: The 4 Storm Ingredients
Learn the four thunderstorm ingredients meteorologists look for: moisture, instability, lift, and wind shear, plus how they combine to create severe storms.
SPC Outlooks Explained: Marginal, Slight, Enhanced, Moderate, High Risk
Learn how to read Storm Prediction Center outlooks, what SPC risk levels mean, and how tornado, hail, wind, moisture, instability, lift, and shear shape severe weather forecasts.
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