A storm (from Common Germanic *sturmaz "noise, tumult") is any disturbed state of an astronomical body's atmosphere, especially affecting its surface, and strongly implying severe weather. It may be marked by strong wind, thunder and lightning (a thunderstorm), heavy precipitation, such as ice (ice storm), or wind transporting some substance through the atmosphere (as in a dust storm, snowstorm, hailstorm, etc).
Where I live, we have severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, snow, and ice storms. It's nice to have just a regular rain or snow sometimes.... Thanks for the information Sakura14.
StoRM Storms are created when a center of low pressure develops, with a system of high pressure surrounding it. This combination of opposing forces can create winds and result in the formation of storm clouds, such as the cumulonimbus. Small, localized areas of low pressure can form from hot air rising off hot ground, resulting in smaller disturbances such as dust devils and whirlwinds.
A strict meteorological definition of a terrestrial storm is a wind measuring 10 or higher on the Beaufort scale, meaning a wind speed of 24.5 m/s (89 km/h, 55 mph) or more; however, popular usage is not so restrictive. Storms can last anywhere from 12 to 200 hours, depending on season and geography. The east and northeast storms are noted for the most frequent repeatability and duration, especially during the cold period.[5] Big terrestrial storms alter the oceanographic conditions that in turn may affect food abundance and distribution: strong currents, strong tides, increased siltation, change in water temperatures, overturn in the water column, etc.
Types of storm with "storm" in name Anticyclonic storm Dust storm European windstorm Firestorm Heat storm Ice storm Perfect storm Pulse storm Salt storm Splitting storm Super storm Thunderstorm Wind storm Winter storm
Types of storm without "storm" in name Blizzard Cyclone Dust Devil Derecho Nor'easter Tornado Tropical cyclone
Structural devices built for storms Storm cellar Storm door Storm drain Storm room Storm windows ---------------------- ---------------------- ----------------------
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