What is Barometer?

CONQ is a meteorological abbreviation for significant convection observed in a specific area, often indicating unstable atmospheric...

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

Cloud or rain droplets containing pollutants, such as oxides of sulfur and nitrogen, to make them acidic.

A measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is combined with the actual air temperature, often referred to as the...

A bomb cyclone is a large mid-latitude storm that forms when a storm’s central pressure drops (i.e. “bombs out”), resulting...

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

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

Particles such as pollen, grass seeds, or dust in the air that cause allergies and are transported by winds.

A cold core low is a low-pressure system where the coldest temperatures are found near the center. These systems are often...

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