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Emotional Storm: A traumatic emotional experience that is likely to effect the human organism physiologically.

Storm Sewer: A sewer system designed to collect storm water and is separated from the waste water system.

Storm Surge: The local change in the elevation of the ocean along a shore due to a storm. The storm surge is measured by subtracting the astronomic tidal elevation from the total elevation. It typically . . . View Full Definition

Storm Sash Or Storm Window: An extra window usually placed outside of an existing one, as additional protection against cold weather.

Storm Prediction Center (SPC): A branch of the National Centers for Environmental Prediction, the Center monitors and forecasts severe and non-severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and other hazardous weather phenomena across . . . View Full Definition

Somato Emotional Release: Somatoemotional Release is a therapeutic process that helps rid the mind and body of residual effects of past trauma and associated negative responses. Dr. John Upledger and biophysicist Dr. . . . View Full Definition

Storm: An individual low pressure disturbance, complete with winds, clouds, and precipitation. The name is associated with destructive or unpleasant weather. Storm-scale refers to disturbances the . . . View Full Definition

Storm Tide: As used by the National Weather Service, NOAA, the sum of the storm surge and astronomic tide. See storm surge.

Tropical Storm: A tropical cyclone in which the maximum sustained surface winds are from 39 miles per hour (34 knots) to 73 miles per hour (63 knots). At this point, the system is given a name to identify a . . . View Full Definition

Winter Storm: Any one of several storm systems that develop during the late fall to early spring and deposit wintry precipitation, such as snow, freezing rain, or ice.