There is a bevy of meteorological terms that seemingly goes on infinitely when you do a simple google search for meteorology, tornadoes, hurricanes, severe weather, etc. This is a list of the most commonly used words, phrases & terminology in the storm chasing world. We hope that by the end of your tour, you will be VERY familiar with this terminology so the next time severe weather approaches your neck of the woods, you’ll understand what you’re seeing and what you’re feeling.

Severe Watch
Severe Warning
Tornado Watch
Tornado Warning
Mesoscale Discussion
SPC - Storm Prediction Center
NWS - National Weather Service
Rain
Hail & (Hail Size Charts)
Hail Spikes
Wall Cloud
Funnel Cloud
Tornado & (Tornado Shape Charts)
Gustnado
Cumulus
Cumulus “Cu Field”
Cumulinumbus
”Going Green”
Horseshoe
Inflow
Outflow