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WINTER THUNDERSTORM [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-12-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- thundersnow
1, record 1, English, thundersnow
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- thunder snow 2, record 1, English, thunder%20snow
correct
- winter thunderstorm 3, record 1, English, winter%20thunderstorm
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Winter thunderstorms, also known as "thundersnow, "are a somewhat rare type of thunderstorm during which snow, rather than rain, falls as the primary form of precipitation. 3, record 1, English, - thundersnow
Record 1, Key term(s)
- thunder-snow
- winter thunder storm
- winter thunder-storm
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- orage de neige
1, record 1, French, orage%20de%20neige
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- orage d'hiver 2, record 1, French, orage%20d%27hiver
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un orage de neige, «thundersnow» en anglais, est un orage dont les précipitations tombent principalement sous forme de neige. 2, record 1, French, - orage%20de%20neige
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-01-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- weather warning
1, record 2, English, weather%20warning
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- meteorological warning 2, record 2, English, meteorological%20warning
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Meteorological message] issued by [an official source] about currently occurring or imminent severe or hazardous weather. 3, record 2, English, - weather%20warning
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examples of weather warnings include tornado warnings, severe thunderstorm warnings, flood and flash flood warnings, special marine warnings, fire weather red flag warnings, and winter storm warnings. 4, record 2, English, - weather%20warning
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
... hazardous weather conditions ... such as dust storm, frost, heavy snowfall, strong wind, etc. 5, record 2, English, - weather%20warning
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Environment Canada is the official source in Canada of watches, warnings and advisories for hazardous weather. 6, record 2, English, - weather%20warning
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
The National Weather Service(NWS) is the official source [in the United States] of watches, warnings and advisories for hazardous weather. [Following is an explanation of] terms used by the NWS... A WARNING is issued when hazardous weather is occurring, is imminent, or has a very high probability of occurring. It is used for conditions that pose a threat to life or property. Warnings are issued based on eyewitness reports, or clear identification from radar and/or satellite. 1) The lead-time for warnings for severe thunderstorm and tornado events is generally 30 minutes or less. 2) Lead-time for hurricanes, river floods, and winter storms can be 6 to 18 hours. 7, record 2, English, - weather%20warning
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
weather warning: term standardized by the Translation Bureau and the Office of Critical Infrastructure Protection and Emergency Preparedness (OCIPEP). 8, record 2, English, - weather%20warning
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 6 OBS
meteorological warning: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 8, record 2, English, - weather%20warning
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- avertissement météorologique
1, record 2, French, avertissement%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- avis météorologique 2, record 2, French, avis%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Message météorologique] émis [par l'autorité compétente] concernant la présence ou l'imminence d'un temps violent ou dangereux. 3, record 2, French, - avertissement%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'avertissement météorologique vous signale la présence d'un temps rigoureux ou la forte probabilité d'un temps dangereux. On peut diffuser moins d'une heure à l'avance des avertissements d'orages violents ou de tornades. On peut diffuser d'autres avertissements météorologiques six à douze heures à l'avance. 4, record 2, French, - avertissement%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Avertissement météorologique [...] Cette procédure d'alerte est adoptée lorsque l'événement météorologique en cause est susceptible d'avoir de graves incidences sur la sécurité des personnes ou la conservation des biens. C'est le cas des avis de tempête diffusés aux marins ou des avis de gel transmis aux agriculteurs. Les moyens de diffusion mis en œuvre peuvent être très divers : télex, radiodiffusion, télévision, répondeurs téléphoniques, télématique (Minitel). 5, record 2, French, - avertissement%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] conditions météorologiques dangereuses [...] telles que tempête de poussière, gel, neige abondante, vent fort, etc. 6, record 2, French, - avertissement%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[...] Environnement Canada [autorité canadienne pour émettre les avertissements météorologiques.] Notez que les critères des avertissements sont établis en fonction des besoins locaux et régionaux et qu'ils peuvent donc différer un peu suivant la région du Canada. 7, record 2, French, - avertissement%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Les avertissements sont diffusés par les médias, Radiométéo Canada et la Garde côtière. Ils sont publiés en cas de tempêtes de neige, de blizzards, de fortes précipitations, de gels, de vagues de froid, de pluies verglaçantes, d'orages ou de vents violents selon les seuils. 8, record 2, French, - avertissement%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
avis météorologique : le Vocabulaire météorologique international (OMMV) utilise «avis météorologique» comme équivalent de «weather warning» et «message-avis météorologique» comme équivalent de «weather advisory». Environnement Canada utilise plutôt «avertissement météorologique» (weather warning) et «avis météorologique» (weather advisory). 9, record 2, French, - avertissement%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
avertissement météorologique : terme normalisé par le Bureau de la traduction et le Bureau de la protection des infrastructures essentielles et de la protection civile (BPIEPC); terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 10, record 2, French, - avertissement%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- aviso meteorológico
1, record 2, Spanish, aviso%20meteorol%C3%B3gico
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- advertencia meteorológica 2, record 2, Spanish, advertencia%20meteorol%C3%B3gica
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mensaje meteorológico difundido para proporcionar las advertencias apropiadas sobre condiciones meteorológicas peligrosas. 2, record 2, Spanish, - aviso%20meteorol%C3%B3gico
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aviso meteorológico: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 2, Spanish, - aviso%20meteorol%C3%B3gico
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-06-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- weather watch
1, record 3, English, weather%20watch
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- meteorological watch 2, record 3, English, meteorological%20watch
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A [meteorological message] issued by [an official source] about conditions which are conductive to the development of severe or hazardous weather. 3, record 3, English, - weather%20watch
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Meteorological watch should be maintained continuously; however, in areas with a low density of traffic the watch may be restricted to the period relevant to expected flight operations. 4, record 3, English, - weather%20watch
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In Canada, Environment Canada is the official source of watches, warnings and advisories for hazardous weather. 5, record 3, English, - weather%20watch
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[In the United States] the National Weather Service(NWS) is the official source of watches, warnings and advisories for hazardous weather. [Following is an explanation of] terms used by the NWS... A WATCH is issued when the risk of hazardous weather has increased significantly but its occurrence, location, and/or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide adequate lead time to those people who will be affected so that they may start to prepare for the event. Severe thunderstorm and tornado watches are usually issued 45 minutes before the event. Flood/flash flood watches are usually issued 3 to 24 hours in advance of the event. Hurricane, river flood, and winter storm watches, can be issued as much as 12 to 36 hours in advance. 6, record 3, English, - weather%20watch
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
meteorological watch : term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 7, record 3, English, - weather%20watch
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
weather watch: term officially recognized by the Emergency Preparedness Committee. 8, record 3, English, - weather%20watch
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
weather watch: term standardized by the Translation Bureau and the Office of Critical Infrastructure Protection and Emergency Preparedness (OCIPEP). 9, record 3, English, - weather%20watch
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- veille météorologique
1, record 3, French, veille%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Message météorologique] émis par [l'autorité compétente] concernant des conditions météorologiques propices à l'apparition d'un temps violent ou dangereux. 2, record 3, French, - veille%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est recommandé que la veille météorologique soit assurée de façon permanente; toutefois, dans les régions à faible densité de trafic, la veille météorologique peut se limiter à la période correspondant à l'exécution des vols prévus. 3, record 3, French, - veille%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au Canada, Environnement Canada est l'autorité compétente pour émettre les veilles météorologiques. 4, record 3, French, - veille%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
veille météorologique : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI); terme adopté par le comité d'uniformisation de la protection civile. 5, record 3, French, - veille%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
veille météorologique : terme normalisé par le Bureau de la traduction et le Bureau de la protection des infrastructures essentielles et de la protection civile (BPIEPC). 6, record 3, French, - veille%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- vigilancia meteorológica
1, record 3, Spanish, vigilancia%20meteorol%C3%B3gica
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vigilancia meteorológica : término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 3, Spanish, - vigilancia%20meteorol%C3%B3gica
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-06-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- double strike
1, record 4, English, double%20strike
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
December 12, 2000. Toronto experienced a winter thunderstorm around 2 a. m. A squall passed over the city triggering sky blue lightning, numerous double strikes, and thunder. The thunder went on for much longer than warm season thunder... 2, record 4, English, - double%20strike
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Fort McDowell is perfectly positioned to intercept monsoon storms that drop off the Mogollon Rim in the evenings. This double strike to the desert floor came with sudden winds lofting sand and dust. 3, record 4, English, - double%20strike
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- double coup de foudre
1, record 4, French, double%20coup%20de%20foudre
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- coup de foudre à double impact 2, record 4, French, coup%20de%20foudre%20%C3%A0%20double%20impact
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
double coup de foudre simultané 1, record 4, French, - double%20coup%20de%20foudre
Record 4, Key term(s)
- coup de foudre double
- coup de foudre à impact double
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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