WEATHER

5. a violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground
7. the amount of moisture in the air
9. atmospheric water vapor frozen into ice crystals and falling in light white flakes or lying on the ground as a white layer.
11. rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground.
13. The long-term pattern of weather in a specific area
14. a device used to measure the amount of moisture, or humidity, in the air
15. often occurs when rain freezes as it falls

1. a tornado has been sighted or is indicated by weather radar
2. conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop in and near the watch area
3. a sudden electrical discharge from a thunderstorm results in a visible flash.
4. the scientific study of the atmosphere and weather
6. A storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean.
8. light rain
10. A tropical cyclone is a rapidly rotating storm system with a low-pressure area
12. an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.