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Active Pattern for the Center of the Nation

Critical fire weather conditions, severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe wind gusts, large hail, strong tornadoes and heavy rainfall remain on tap for the central U.S. this evening. Flash flooding is also possible for portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley. Very large hail up to 3 inches in diameter will be possible this evening across western Kansas. Read More >

Weather Phrase Finder

by Tim Brice and Todd Hall


Have you ever wanted to sound like a weather forecaster...well now you can.  Just pick a three digit number, click on convert and out will pop a fictitious weather term that will sound cool and will impress your friends.
Have fun :)

For example say one of your friends comments on how nice the weather is.  You run off to your computer type in a three digit number like "533" and out pops your weather phrase.  Then you are able to turn around to your friend and say "yes, but you heard the 'stratospheric molecular balance' was rapidly changing so you wouldn't be surprised if it rained later that night.".

 
Select three numbers from the drop-down boxes: Your Weather Phrase is: