What is Barometer?

A narrow band of strong winds in the upper atmosphere, typically flowing from west to east and influencing weather patterns.

The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.

Weather conditions are the components that comprise the state of the atmosphere. The six main weather conditions are temperature,...

An instrument used to measure the speed, force, and sometimes the direction of the wind. It can be cup or pressure tube anemometers....

The state of the atmosphere when it contains the maximum amount of water vapor possible at a given temperature and pressure.

The names given to the winds blowing from the four cardinal directions (north, east, south, and west - N, E, S, W) on a compass.

A tropical cyclone, also called a hurricane, is a severe tropical storm with wind speeds in excess of 74 mph. Known as a...

An anvil is a cloud mostly composed of ice particles. Otherwise known as a cumulonimbus cloud, an anvil has reached the stratospheric...

A strong wind typically ranging from 34 to 40 knots (39 to 46 miles per hour) and often associated with rough seas and stormy...

A weather front where two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to move the other, often resulting in prolonged periods...