What is Humidity?

The branch of science dealing with the laws of motion of air or other gases.

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

A line of severe thunderstorms that can form along or ahead of a cold front, often producing strong winds and heavy rain.

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

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

A strong, downward wind caused by a localized column of air sinking rapidly, often resulting in damage similar to that caused...

Condensation pressure deficit refers to the difference between the actual vapor pressure and the saturation vapor pressure...

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

Jet streams are strong, fast-flowing air currents in the upper levels of the atmosphere. They form when warm air masses meet...

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