What is Ceiling?
The lowest level of a given cloud or cloud layer in the atmosphere, relative to the observer's position above the ground.
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A term used to identify clouds with a base height below 6,000 feet in the observer's direction. Stratiform clouds consist...
A prefix used in cloud nomenclature to describe middle-altitude clouds that form between 6,500 and 20,000 feet, such as altostratus...
An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.
A tropical cyclone with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, characterized by a central eye, strong winds, and...
Coastal flooding occurs when water from the ocean, sea, or large lakes inundates land areas along the coast, usually due...
Particles such as pollen, grass seeds, or dust in the air that cause allergies and are transported by winds.
The horizontal transport of any feature within the atmosphere due to the movement of air (wind). This includes phenomena...
The branch of science dealing with the laws of motion of air or other gases.
A weather system refers to the movement of warm and cold air across the globe, usually in a recurring pattern. Systems can...
The term used for semi-stationary high-pressure centers such as the Azores and North Pacific Highs, which occur in the narrow...