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Glossary of Weather Terms

Do you know the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon? Find definitions for weather terms from absolute humidity to zonal flow and everything in between in the WeatherBug weather glossary.

Tropical Storm Warning: Tropical storm force winds are occurring or are expected within 24 hours.

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