Glossary
Area of Low Pressure: a region where the atmospheric pressure is lower than that of surrounding locations
Cold Front: the zone separating two air masses, of which the cooler, denser mass is advancing and replacing the warmer
Convective Available Potential Energy (CAPE): the amount of energy a parcel of air would have if lifted a certain distance vertically through the atmosphere
Cumulus: a group of clouds characterized by dense individual elements in the form of puffs, mounds, or towers, with flat bases and tops that often resemble cauliflower
Degrees of Damage (DOD): the amount of damage caused by wind
Emergency Kit: a package of basic tools and supplies prepared in advance as an aid to survival in an emergency
Enhanced F-Scale: rates the strength of tornadoes in the Unite
