What is Severe Weather?

Severe Weather is defined as any aspect of a meteorological phenomenon that has a risk of causing damage to property or life. There are two main categories of severe weather:

  • General Severe Weather: severe weather phenomena that encompass a large geographic area; such as a winter storm.
  • Localized Severe Weather: severe weather that is observed in a small area; such as a tornado.
Severe Weather Images

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