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What is Cardinal Winds?

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

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A middle cloud type within the B family in the international cloud classification. These are shaded clouds that can be white...

Nor'easter is a meteorological event commonly observed in the Northeastern United States and typically occurs during the...

Bright and dark rays with changing colors and contrast in the sky. These rays become visible due to the reflection of atmospheric...

The percentage of water vapor in the air relative to the maximum amount of water vapor the air can hold at a given temperature.

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

Ice forms on the surface of highways in a very thin layer that is difficult to distinguish from the color of the asphalt...

A weather watch means there is a risk of weather hazards in the near future, which could pose a threat to life/property....

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

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

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