Not All Tornado Warnings Are the Same—Here’s What You Should Know

Every Warning Means Danger, But Some Mean Immediate Action When a tornado warning is issued, it’s easy to assume they all carry the same level of urgency. But not all tornado warnings are created equal. While every tornado warning should be taken seriously, some come with added language or classifications that indicate a higher level […]

How Meteorologists Describe Hail Sizes—From Peas to DVDs

Why Hail Size Matters in Weather Forecasts Hail might seem like just another form of frozen precipitation, but the size of hailstones can tell you a lot about the severity of a storm. That’s why meteorologists use everyday objects to describe hail sizes in terms we all understand. From tiny pellets to baseballs and even […]

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