SUBTROPICAL JET
– The branch of the jet stream that is found in the lower latitudes.
SUPERCELL-
A highly organized thunderstorm with a rotating updraft, known as a mesocyclone. It poses an inordinately high threat to life and property. Often produces large hail, strong winds, and tornadoes.
SUPERCOOLED WATER
– water that stays in liquid form if undisturbed even though it has been cooled to a temperature below its normal freezing point.
SUSTAINED WINDS
– The wind speed obtained by averaging the observed values over a one minute period.
SWELLS
– Ocean waves of regular and longer duration than wind waves.
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TCU
– Towering Cumulus
TEMPERATURE
– a measure of the warmth or coldness of an object or substance with reference to a standard value.