Understanding Severe Weather (From the Safety of Your Computer)
By Tiffany Means, About.com Guide A number of severe storm types
are associated with the most basic of nature's storms--
thunderstorms. Learn more about these any-time-of-the-year
storms. - Thunderstorm Facts: Climatology, Ingredients, and
Stages - What's a Dry Thunderstorm? - What's an Anvil Cloud? -
10 Most Dangerous States for Lightning Strikes - Thunderstorm &
Lightning Safety Tornadoes are one of nature's most violent
storms. - How Do Tornadoes Form? - Measuring Tornado Strength -
the Fujita Scale - The Oldest Known Tornado Photo - The
Deadliest Tornadoes Precipitation is necessary to sustain life,
but prolonged periods of rain, or rains that come too hard and
fast can overwhelm the ground's ability to absorb water,
creating a life-threatening situation. Droughts & Extreme Heat
Heatwaves and drought often go hand-in-hand. And unlike other
events, their effects (which can include heat illnesses, crop
failure, and food shortages) are felt more