Severe weather refers to any type of extreme or dangerous weather conditions that can pose a threat to human life, property and infrastructure. This includes storms such as hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, blizzards, ice storms, heavy rain, high winds, heat waves, droughts, floods, and even extreme cold or snow. Severe weather can cause damage to buildings, roads, power lines, and other infrastructure, as well as pose a risk of injury or death to people who are caught in the path of these dangerous conditions.