What is Broken Clouds?

A deviation from the normal or expected value in atmospheric or climatic conditions, often used in meteorology to identify...

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

A cold core high is a high-pressure system with cold air at its center. These systems are typically associated with clear...

A tropical cyclone with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, characterized by a central eye, strong winds, and...

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

Confluence refers to the area where two or more air streams or bodies of water meet and combine. In meteorology, it often...

A polar vortex is a circulating mass of air in the atmosphere, typically found in polar regions. This rotating air mass occurs...

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

A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure, used to identify high and low-pressure systems.

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