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LIVE UPDATES: Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Green Country
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Nowata, Osage, Rogers, Tulsa, and Washington counties until 10:15 p.m. Strong to severe weather expected.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Nowata, Osage, Rogers, Tulsa, and Washington counties until 10:15 p.m. Strong to severe weather expected.
"Tornado watch in effect for Le Flore and Pushmataha County in Oklahoma until 4 a.m. Friday; some snow chances will quickly return."
Pittsburgh is facing the coldest days of the season with snow chances and alerts, followed by a brief warm-up. Stay informed!
Major Hurricane Otis, a Category 4 storm, is approaching the Mexican coast, bringing dangerous winds and heavy rain.
Have you ever stared at a weather broadcast and wondered what exactly is meant by the term "trough" in meteorology? Well, grab your cup of coffee, sit back and let's dive into some exciting info about this fascinating concept. Remember that childhood joy riding on a see-saw? In simple terms, a trough can be likened to the lowest points between two highs on our imaginary weather see-saw!
But wait! You may ask, what makes these troughs so news-worthy? Why are they such hot topics among meteorologists worldwide? To begin with, these atmospheric depressions represent lower pressure regions within our atmosphere's upper levels. Arising from wind patterns plus temperature variances all around Earth’s surface along with their rotation around high-pressure systems (pretty mind-blowing huh?), they significantly influence our planet’s unending dance of weather patterns.
Keeping an eye out for any mention of 'trough' in your latest weather updates not only provides insight into current phenomena but forecasts potential upcoming events too! And let me tell you why: these intriguing dips often stir up unstable conditions causing changes we can physically feel. Imagine those hot summers when sudden thunderstorms manifest 'out of the blue'. It's typically those crafty troughs stirring up the drama!
However, don't get intimidated; troughs aren’t always harbingers of doom-and-gloom situations. There are times when anticipating them bring sighs of relief because they could signal rainfall – much needed in arid areas or during drought season.
So next time you're cozied up watching that weather report listen carefully anytime you hear ‘trough’. Now having plumbed its depths together here today - congratulations!- you’re no longer just another passive viewer but rather a knowledgeable participant better equipped making wise decisions as per Mother Nature’s constant ebb and flow.