| A | B |
| atmosphere | mass of gasses surrounding the Earth |
| barometric pressure | the pressure of the weight of Earth's atmosphere |
| front | area where two air masses meet |
| funnel | column of air |
| meteorologist | scientist who studies weather |
| tropical | having to do with the tropics; near equator |
| updraft | upward movements of air in a thundercloud |
| emitting | discharging light, steam, or heat |
| imminent | about to happen |
| churned | stirred or caused to move |
| topography | makeup of the land |
| vulnerable | capable of being hurt; open to attack |
| ferocity | state of being wild and dangerous |