A large list of weather vocabulary with meanings
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Sunny: When the sun is shining brightly, and the sky is clear.
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Rainy: Characterized by precipitation in the form of rain falling from the sky.
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Cloudy: When the sky is covered with clouds, blocking the sun or stars.
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Stormy: A period of turbulent and often severe weather, including strong winds, heavy rain, and thunderstorms.
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Windy: When there is a significant amount of air movement, resulting in gusts and breezes.
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Foggy: When the atmosphere is filled with tiny water droplets, reducing visibility.
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Snowy: Pertaining to the presence of snowfall, with snow covering the ground.
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Hail: Pellets of ice that fall during thunderstorms.
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Sleet: Frozen raindrops or ice pellets that fall from the sky.
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Overcast: When the sky is completely covered by clouds, obscuring the sun.
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Drizzle Light rain is characterized by fine water droplets falling slowly.
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Showers: Brief periods of rain, typically lighter than a full rainstorm.
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Thunderstorm: A storm characterized by thunder, lightning, and heavy rainfall.
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Hurricane: A severe tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain.
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Tornado: A violent, rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.
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Blizzard: A severe snowstorm with strong winds and reduced visibility.
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Tropics: The region near the equator is known for its warm climate.
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Monsoon: A seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rains to certain regions.
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Heatwave: A prolonged period of abnormally hot weather.
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Drought: A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortages.
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Frost: A coating of ice that forms on surfaces due to freezing temperatures.
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Freezing: When temperatures drop low enough to turn water into ice.
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Breezy: Characterized by a gentle to moderate wind.
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Scorching: Extremely hot and uncomfortable weather.
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Muggy: Hot and humid, causing discomfort due to high moisture in the air.
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Humid: Having a high level of moisture in the air.
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Sweltering: Extremely hot and uncomfortable due to excessive heat.
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Icy: Covered with or containing ice.
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Flood: An overflow of water that covers normally dry land.
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Typhoon: A severe tropical storm similar to a hurricane.
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Cyclone: A large-scale, rotating weather system.
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Gusty: Characterized by sudden, strong wind gusts.
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Frigid: Extremely cold, often to the point of discomfort.
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Chilly: Moderately cold, typically without extreme discomfort.
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Clear: When the sky is free of clouds, and visibility is excellent.
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Mist: Fine water droplets in the air that reduce visibility but are not as dense as fog.
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Squall: A sudden, violent windstorm, often with rain or snow.
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Whirlwind: A rapidly rotating column of air, smaller than a tornado.
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Smog: Air pollution caused by a mixture of smoke and fog.
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Misting: Light rain in the form of fine water droplets.
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Rainbow: A meteorological phenomenon with a spectrum of colors appearing in the sky.
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Balmy: Pleasantly warm and mild weather.
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Tidal: Related to the regular rising and falling of ocean tides.
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Thunderhead: A towering cumulonimbus cloud associated with thunderstorms.
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Nor'easter: A type of storm along the East Coast of North America, bringing strong winds and heavy precipitation.
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Trade winds: Steady winds that blow from east to west in the tropics.
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Jet stream: A high-speed, narrow air current in the atmosphere.
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Barometer: A device used to measure atmospheric pressure.
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Thermometer: An instrument used to measure temperature.
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Thermocline: A layer of water in an ocean or lake with a significant temperature change.
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Climate: The long-term pattern of weather in a particular region.
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Weatherfront: The boundary between two air masses with different temperatures and humidity levels.
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Climate change: Long-term shifts in global or regional weather patterns.
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Doppler radar: A weather radar that can detect motion and precipitation intensity.
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Weather forecast: A prediction of future weather conditions.
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Dew point: The temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture and forms dew.
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Atmospheric pressure: The force exerted by the weight of the air above a given point.
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Microburst: A sudden, powerful downdraft of air during a thunderstorm.
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Wind chill: The perceived temperature, factoring in wind and temperature.
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Cumulus clouds: Fluffy, white clouds associated with fair weather.
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Cirrus clouds: High-altitude, wispy clouds often indicating fair weather.
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Stratus clouds: Low, uniform clouds that can bring overcast conditions.
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Cumulonimbus clouds: Tall, thunderstorm clouds with an anvil-shaped top.
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Cirrostratus clouds: High, thin clouds that may signal approaching precipitation.
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Altostratus clouds: Mid-level, gray clouds that can lead to overcast skies.
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Nimbostratus clouds: Thick, dark clouds that often bring steady rain.
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Altocumulus clouds: Mid-level, puffy clouds with some resemblance to cotton.
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Cirrocumulus clouds: Small, high clouds that form in rows or waves.
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Puddle: A small, shallow pool of water on the ground.
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Temperature: A measure of how hot or cold something is.
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Precipitation: Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the sky.
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Aurora: Natural lights in the Earth's sky, such as the Northern and Southern Lights.
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Convection: The transfer of heat through the movement of a fluid (air or water).
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Weather satellite: A spacecraft used to monitor and gather data about the Earth's weather.
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Weather balloon: A balloon equipped with instruments to measure atmospheric conditions.
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Doppler effect: A change in the frequency or wavelength of a wave as it moves relative to an observer.
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Weather vane: An instrument used to show the direction of the wind.
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Anemometer: A device for measuring wind speed.
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Hygrometer: An instrument used to measure humidity or moisture in the air.
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Climate zone: A region with specific weather patterns and conditions due to its geographical location.
These explanations should provide a basic understanding of the weather-related vocabulary words. Weather terminology is essential for describing and discussing various atmospheric conditions and meteorological phenomena.