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14 Cards in this Set
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a storm containing lightning and thunder
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thunderstorm
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_________typically produce heavy rain for a brief period, anywhere from 3 0 minutes to an hour.
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thunderstorms
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Warm, humid conditions are highly favorable for ________
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thunderstorms
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severe thunderstorm
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large hail or surface winds of 50 knots or greater
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________rotate in a counter-clockwise direction around an "eye."
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hurricanes
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The heavy waves caused by a hurricane is called _________.
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storm surge
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Hurricane ________ are issued when the storms get close to the U.S.
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warnings
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hurricane watch
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A hurricane is possible within 36 hours.
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A hurricane is expected within 24 hours.
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hurricane warning
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A _______ is a violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.
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tornado
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Most tornadoes form from _________.
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thunderstorms
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A __________. is a rotating cone-shaped column of air extending downward from the base of a thunderstorm, but not touching the ground.
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funnel cloud
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A _________ thunderstorm is a long-lived thunderstorm whose updrafts and downdrafts are in near balance.
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supercell
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A ________ is just a weak tornado that forms over water.
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waterspout
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