How Do Meteorologists Actually Define ‘Severe Weather’?
ByTWC - Digital
May 26, 2026Updated: May 26, 2026, 4:24 pm EDTPublished: April 15, 2026, 1:54 pm EDT

Did you know severe weather isn’t limited to just tornadoes? It includes everything from flooding and lightning to destructive winds. Here’s what meteorologists look for before they tell you conditions have become “severe.”

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