Typhoon intensity is measured using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, but the scale only considers *sustained* wind speeds, not the peak gusts which can be significantly higher. elaborate
There's a humidity type called "absolute humidity" which measures the actual mass of water vapor present in a given volume of air, regardless of temperature. This differs from relative humidity, which is a percentage. elaborate
Infrared imaging can be used to detect overheating electrical components, potentially preventing fires before they start. elaborate
The mesosphere is so cold that it can cause meteors to burn up upon entry, creating shooting stars. elaborate
Mammatus clouds, despite their ominous appearance, don't usually indicate severe weather is *directly* imminent. They're more often associated with the aftermath of a storm. elaborate
Jupiter's Great Red Spot is a storm so large that Earth could fit inside it three times. elaborate