What’s the Difference Between a Cyclone, Hurricane and Typhoon?
Yes, a hurricane is the same as a typhoon, which is also the same as a cyclone but not necessarily the same as a bomb cyclone ...
Understanding severe weather risk categories
This is the least serious category issued. A marginal risk for severe weather means that there could be isolated strong to severe storm but those storms would be very limited in coverage and/or ...
Weather IQ: What do the Storm Prediction Center's categories mean?
Severe weather can strike at any time, and when it does, it’s important to understand the level of threat you're facing. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) uses a system of risk categories to ...
What is a 'bomb cyclone'? Des Moines, eastern Iowa face severe weather risk on Friday.
A massive storm will sweep across the U.S. in 24 hours, bringing damaging winds, hail, and tornado threats to parts of Iowa.