What is Orographic Lift?

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

A body that has the property of absorbing all electromagnetic radiation falling on it, and therefore is the theoretical body...

A large body of air having similar horizontal temperature and moisture characteristics.

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

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

A cloud of irregular appearance, composed of irregular cloud fragments.

A weather warning means that a weather hazard is occurring, imminent, or likely. In other words, severe weather is happening...

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

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

Local winds that blow from slopes to peaks as a result of the heating of the top slopes without being affected by general...