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present weather 
All atmospheric phenomena observed, with the exception of clouds; this includes forms of precipitation as well as optical and electrical phenomena.
squall
Sudden and short-lived increase in wind speed often accompanied by showers and thunderstorms.
hail shower
Sudden abundant and short-lived precipitation of solid ice, usually in the form of pellets that vary from 5 to 50 mm in diameter.
tropical storm
Low-pressure zone accompanied by precipitation and winds between 60 and 120 km/h.
hurricane
Tropical cyclone comprised of a low-pressure zone accompanied by violent precipitation and winds between 120 and 300 km/h.
tornado
Swirling column of air that extends from the ground to the base of a cumulonimbus; it produces violent winds that can reach 500 km/h.
lightning
Brief but intense luminous phenomenon caused by an electrical discharge between two clouds or between a cloud and the ground.
heavy thunderstorm
Storm with winds higher than 93 km/h, hail or heavy rain.
thunderstorm
Meteorological phenomenon manifested by lightning, thunder and gusts of wind, usually accompanied by rain showers or hail.
sandstorm or dust storm
