What is Barometer?

A scale for estimating wind speed based on observed conditions of the sea or land. It ranges from 0 (calm) to 12 (hurricane)...

A large, organized thunderstorm with a rotating updraft, often producing severe weather such as tornadoes, hail, and heavy...

A sudden electrostatic discharge during a thunderstorm between electrically charged regions of a cloud, between clouds, or...

The term used for semi-stationary high-pressure centers such as the Azores and North Pacific Highs, which occur in the narrow...

Air laden with sand and dust, common in areas devoid of permanent vegetation, especially deserts.

Large, fluffy white clouds with flat bases, typically indicating fair weather, though they can develop into storm clouds...

Local winds that blow from slopes to peaks as a result of the heating of the top slopes without being affected by general...

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

A long, narrow region in the atmosphere that transport water vapor, like a river in the sky.

A weather system refers to the movement of warm and cold air across the globe, usually in a recurring pattern. Systems can...