There is another type of precipitation I want to mention: graupel. It’s different from sleet in that it forms when super-cooled water droplets freeze onto a snowflake and make it more of a “snow ...
Often called “popcorn” convection, single-cell thunderstorms are small, brief, weak storms that grow and die within an hour or so. They are typically driven by heating on a summer afternoon.
During springtime in Houston, a steamy afternoon can quickly give way to towering cumulonimbus clouds overhead. Often called "popcorn storms," these cells bubble up quickly and fade just as fast. But ...
It’s Winter Weather Awareness Week and the Weather Authority has been bringing you things you need to know heading into the cold season. Certified Chief Meteorologist Danielle Dozier says it’s ...
Winter in Oklahoma can bring rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow. It’s important to know which type of precipitation is expected and the impacts of each. Forecasting winter weather can be tricky.
Several types of weather might not seem particularly dangerous on the surface, but they can be quite hazardous under the right conditions. Below, we take a look at five unexpectedly dangerous weather ...
With such a stormy pattern around our area this week and the possibility for more strong storms the next few days, you may notice that not all thunderstorms look the same. That is true! What we've ...