1. Thunderstorms: These are characterized by intense rainfall, lightning, thunder, and strong winds. Thunderstorms can occur during the spring, summer, and fall, and can be accompanied by hail.
2. Tornadoes: Tornadoes are violent, rotating columns of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm cloud to the ground. They are most common in the Midwest and Southeast regions of the United States but can occur anywhere.
3. Hurricanes: Hurricanes are powerful tropical storms with high winds, heavy rain, and flooding. They form over the ocean and can make landfall along the coast, affecting coastal and inland areas.
4. Blizzards: Blizzards are severe snowstorms characterized by strong winds, reduced visibility, and significant snowfall. They can lead to hazardous travel conditions and power outages and are common in winter.
5. Ice storms: Ice storms occur when freezing rain falls and coats surfaces with a layer of ice. These can cause power outages, hazardous driving conditions, and damage to trees and power lines.
6. Nor'easters: Nor'easters are powerful winter storms that develop off the coast of the northeastern United States and can impact the East Coast with heavy snow, high winds, and coastal flooding.