the different types of gases that surround the earth or other planets
having many clouds up in the sky
to become covered or filled by water
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(of the weather) to be very cold
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a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean
a bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds
to rain heavily and in a large amount
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the event of rain falling from the sky
the event during which snow begins to fall from the sky
a strong and dangerous type of wind, which is formed like a turning cone, usually causing damage
large amounts of snow falling from mountains
a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds
a long period of time when there is not much raining
a prediction of what will happen such as a change in the weather
a tropical storm with violent winds moving in a circle that form over the western Pacific Ocean
rain containing a great deal of acidic chemicals, caused by air pollution, which can harm the environment
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related to or using a temperature scale on which water boils at 100° and freezes at 0°
a violent storm with winds moving in circles
a brief heavy rainfall
related to or using a temperature scale on which water boils at 212° and freezes at 32°
a weather condition during which the temperature drops below the freezing point and thin layers of ice are formed on the surfaces
a period in the summer during which wind blows and rain falls in India or other hot South Asian countries
a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before
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the amount of moisture present in the air
a thin, fog-like cloud consisting of tiny water droplets suspended in the air
the loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm
a powerful stream of water or other liquid that moves very fast
to rain or snow as if in a shower
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Swedish astronomer who devised the centigrade thermometer (1701-1744)
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