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Storm Winds: On the Beaufort Wind Scale, a wind with speeds from 56 to 63 knots (64 to 72 miles per hour).

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

Severe Thunderstorm: A thunderstorm with winds measuring 50 knots (58 mph) or greater, 3/4 inch hail or larger, or tornadoes. Severe thunderstorms may also produce torrential rain and frequent lightning.

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.

Storm Tracks: The path or tracks generally followed by a cyclonic disturbance.

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