[Vocabulary] What does "Should" mean when it starts a sentence?

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for example:

Should you need to know more about the rain or snow than a Google Now card can deliver, the Weather Channel revamp is ready at the source.

source: an engadget article about the updated the weather channel app for android
 

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"Should you" means "if you should."
 

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It means that the author is not sure you will want/ need to know. Should you need my help (if you need my help, although I don't think you will).
 
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