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Storms

Intense weather events with strong winds, precipitation, thunder, or lightning.

tempests gales

Storms are intense weather events characterized by strong winds, heavy precipitation, thunder, lightning, or a combination of these phenomena. They occur due to atmospheric instability and can range from thunderstorms to hurricanes.

Pronunciation

/stɔːrm/

Etymology

From Old English storm, derived from Proto-Germanic *stormaz.

Explain Like I’m 5

Storms are like big, wild weather events with strong winds and rain, sometimes with exciting things like thunder and lightning!

Fun Facts

Some thunderstorms can produce hail the size of grapefruits
Waterspouts are tornadoes that form over water
Lightning can heat the air around it to five times hotter than the surface of the sun

FAQ

What is a storm? A storm is an intense weather event
What causes storms? Storms are caused by unstable atmospheric conditions
Can storms be dangerous? Yes, some storms can cause damage and pose a risk to people

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

tempests gales cyclones

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

weather meteorological events

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

thunderstorms hurricanes tornadoes blizzards

Meronyms — Parts or Components

rain wind lightning thunder

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

weather systems climate

Indexes

environmental hazard natural phenomenon weather event

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