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The complexity of clouds & weather phenomena, & the fascinating field of meteorology. The sky is infinite in its beauty.
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an image of the earth taken from space with clouds and dust over africa in the foreground
Weather Words: Saharan Air Layer | Weather.com
Weather Words: Saharan Air Layer | Weather.com
One of Earth's wettest locations saw a staggering two-day rainfall total of nearly 100 inches on June 15-16, 1995. Cherrapunji, India, recorded 98.15 inches of rain, or over 8 feet – a world record for a 48-hour time period, according to the World Meteorological Organization. Cherrapunji's rainy reputation is well earned due to the geography of where it's located in the northeast state of Meghalaya. It has an annual average rainfall of nearly 440 inches, according to the India Meteorological Department. A huge majority of the rain falls in the summer, with both June & July picking up an average of more than 100 inches each. That's in dramatic contrast to the winter dry season when December & January combine to average just an inch of rain. #meteorology
The Rainiest Place On Earth | The Weather Channel
One of Earth's wettest locations saw a staggering two-day rainfall total of nearly 100 inches on June 15-16, 1995. Cherrapunji, India, recorded 98.15 inches of rain, or over 8 feet – a world record for a 48-hour time period, according to the World Meteorological Organization. Cherrapunji's rainy reputation is well earned due to the geography of where it's located in the northeast state of Meghalaya. It has an annual average rainfall of nearly 440 inches, according to the India Meteorological Department. A huge majority of the rain falls in the summer, with both June & July picking up an average of more than 100 inches each. That's in dramatic contrast to the winter dry season when December & January combine to average just an inch of rain. #meteorology
Inside a hailstorm with scientists chasing extreme weather | AP News
Inside a hailstorm with scientists chasing extreme weather | AP News
a poster with the words what does a 50 % chance of rain really mean?
Explaining The Chance Of Rain | University of Georgia
The probability of precipitation (PoP) is for a specified time period (i.e., today, this afternoon, tonight, Thursday) for any given point in the forecast area. The PoP is a statistical probability of measurable (0.01 inch or more) precipitation at a given area in the given forecast area in the time period specified. For example, a 40% probability of rain does *not* mean (1) that 40% of the area will be covered by precipitation at given time in the given forecast area, or (2) that you will be seeing precipitation 40% of the time in the given forecast area for the given forecast time period. PoP forecasts don’t tell you how long or how much it will rain. #meteorology
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the temperature map shows high pressure and low heat across the country, with different signs indicating that it is hot or cold
Weather Words: 'Ring Of Fire' | Weather.com
Weather Words: 'Ring Of Fire' | Weather.com
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The temperature of lightning can reach around 30,000 degrees Celsius (54,000 degrees Fahrenheit), which is about six times hotter than the surface of the sun. Speed: Lightning can travel at speeds of around 220,000 kilometers per hour (140,000 miles per hour). Length: Lightning bolts can be incredibly long, extending for miles in some cases. Dm me for credits and removals #lighning #scary #water #lightning #lightningmcqueen #lightningbolt #lightningstrike #lightningcable #johnnylightning ...
an image of a map that shows the location of satellite dust
Saharan Dust Spreads Into Florida: What To Know | Weather.com
Saharan Dust Is Headed For The Southeast | Weather.com
an animated image of clouds floating in the air over a scale with a red clock on it
Ask A Met: How Much Do Clouds Weigh? | Weather.com
Ask A Met: How Much Do Clouds Weigh? | Weather.com
a field with clouds in the background and a speech bubble above it that says hot, dry air accelerates to the ground leading to a spike in temperature
Heat Burst Caused Predawn Temperature Spike To 96 Degrees In Oklahoma Town | Weather.com
Heat Burst Caused Predawn Temperature Spike To 96 Degrees In Oklahoma Town | Weather.com
an image of the earth taken from space at night time with stars in the sky
Lightning From The Space Station (see video) | The Weather Channel
Astronaut Anne McClain had the best seat in the house to watch thunderstorms blink across the southern skies in May 2025. She said that some of the lightning flashes were as large as cities. These thunderstorms produced numerous tornadoes from the Ohio Valley into the Southeast. #meteorology
a double rainbow is seen over the highway
Twister & Rainbows
A double rainbow shone over the aftermath of a damaging tornado in Grinnell, Kansas, on May 18, 2025. Moments after it left a path of destruction, a storm chaser captured the twister as it slowly dissipated next to the colorful arc. #meteorology
three people standing in front of a house that has been gutted and destroyed by lightning
EXPLAINER: Why South gets more killer tornadoes at night | AP News
a tractor and other vehicles in a junkyard with debris all over the ground around it
Nearly half of National Weather Service offices have 20% vacancy rates, and experts say it's a risk
Nearly half of National Weather Service offices have 20% vacancy rates, and experts say it's a risk | AP News
an image of a storm coming in from the sky over a city at night time
Shelf cloud (see video)
A shelf cloud advances ahead of a line of thunderstorms. Impressive video on FB - click the "Visit Site" button.