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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is the liquid and solid particles that fall from clouds and reach the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is hail?

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Hail is rain that gets caught in strong winds, freezes, and falls as stone-like balls.

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What is a flood?

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A flood is a high water event where water overflows its natural banks onto dry land.

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Who provides weather forecasts and warnings?

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The National Weather Service provides weather forecasts and weather warnings.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a storm with powerful rotating winds that reach from a cloud down to the ground, with speeds up to 300 mph.

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What is a blizzard?

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A blizzard is a severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.

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What is a drought?

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A drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortages.

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A thunderstorm is a rain-bearing cloud that produces lightning and thunder.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain.

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What is a weather warning?

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A weather warning is an alert issued when severe weather is imminent or occurring.