What is Cirriform?

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

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

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

The amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect comfort levels and weather conditions.

A distinct layer in a body of water where the temperature changes rapidly with depth, separating warmer surface water from...

A prefix used in cloud nomenclature to describe middle-altitude clouds that form between 6,500 and 20,000 feet, such as altostratus...

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

The occurrence of storms resulting from the horizontal advection of cold air at high levels or the horizontal advection of...

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

Occurs when centers of high pressure and/or low pressure set up over a region in such a way that they prevent other weather...