How Do Meteorologists Actually Define ‘Severe Weather’? | Weather.com
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4 days agoUpdated: May 26, 2026, 4:24 pm EDTPublished: May 26, 2026, 4:24 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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