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Key Terminology
Wind BarbsSevere Thunderstorm WarningAdvisoryCapping |
TornadoesSpecial Weather StatementMesoscale DiscussionConvective Available Potential Energy (CAPE) |
Tornado WatchSignificant Weather AdvisorySevere Weather OutlookConvective Inhibition (CIN) |
Tornado WarningWatchConvectionSurface Positions |
Severe Thunderstorm WatchWarningInitiationSurface Map |