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How to read weather radar: rain radar colors, dBZ and Doppler
To read weather radar, look at the colors, which show how strong the r...
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What does 40% chance of rain mean? Probability of precipitation
A 40% chance of rain means there are 4 chances in 10 that at least a s...
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How is rainfall measured? Rain gauges, mm, inches and heavy rain
Rainfall is measured with a rain gauge, a container with an opening of...
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What to do in a thunderstorm: lightning safety rules that work
What to do in a thunderstorm comes down to one rule: get inside a subs...
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How does hail form? Hail size chart, records and safety tips
Hail forms inside thunderstorm clouds when strong updrafts carry ice p...
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Types of clouds: names, chart and what each cloud means
There are 10 basic types of clouds, called genera, in the World Meteor...
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How to read a weather map: isobars, fronts and symbols
To read a weather map, look at three things: the isobars, which join p...
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UV index meaning: scale, safe levels and how to protect your skin
The UV index is a scale that measures how strong the sun's skin-burnin...
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Heat stroke symptoms vs heat exhaustion: signs and first aid
Heat stroke symptoms are a very high body temperature, usually 40 °C (...
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What is relative humidity? Meaning and ideal indoor humidity
Relative humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air compared wit...
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