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Tornadoes vary in strength, size, speed, and duration, but each must be taken seriously as their path and impacts can change quickly.
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A rotating column of air extending vertically from a thunderstorm is classified as a tornado when it makes contact with the ground.
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WEATHER LAB | Dew point vs relative humidity
Dew point and relative humidity both refer to the air's moisture, but serve different purposes for forecasters
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WEATHER LAB | What is heat lightning?
The common misconception is that hot and humid weather causes these distant flashes.
Weather Lab
WEATHER LAB | What is heat lightning?
Heat Lightning Local 5 Weather Lab
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WEATHER LAB | What are heat bursts?
These rare events are characterized by gusty winds, a rapid temperature rise and drastic drop in humidity.
Weather Lab
WEATHER LAB | What are heat bursts?
These rare events are characterized by gusty winds, a rapid temperature rise and drastic drop in humidity
Weather
WEATHER LAB | How pressure impacts the weather
Changes in pressure drive changes in our day-to-day weather
Weather Lab
WEATHER LAB | How tornadoes form
Tornadoes vary in strength, size, speed, and duration, but each must be taken seriously as their path and impacts can change quickly.
Weather Lab
WEATHER LAB | How tornadoes form
A rotating column of air extending vertically from a thunderstorm is classified as a tornado when it makes contact with the ground.
Weather Lab
WEATHER LAB | Dew point versus relative humidity
Dew point and relative humidity both account for the air's moisture, but each serve different purposes for forecasters.
Weather Lab
WEATHER LAB | Dew point vs relative humidity
Dew point and relative humidity both refer to the air's moisture, but serve different purposes for forecasters
Weather Lab
WEATHER LAB | Why we sweat
Sweat may not be the most pleasant topic to discuss, but it's an important bodily process.
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Local 5 Weather Lab | Why we sweat
Chief Meteorologist Brad Edwards explains the science (and weather) behind perspiration.
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