Weather is used to refer to the small-scale state of the atmosphere over short periods of time usually measured in days and weeks in special places. Elements of weather include temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloud cover, and wind-speed driven by the Earth’s atmosphere in interaction with land and water. Weather is liable to changes from time to time by geography, altitude, and proximity to water bodies.
Key elements of weather
1. Temperature: Determines how warm or cold the atmosphere is at any given point in time. Solar energy, time of the year, and site on Earth influence it.
2. Humidity: Proportion of water vapor contained in gaseous form within air. High humidity might cause high temperatures to feel hotter and lowers the apparent temperature at lower humidity.
3. Precipitation: This refers to any form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail falling due to condensation and transfer of moisture from the atmosphere to the earth.
4. Wind: It refers to the horizontal flow of air resulting from the uneven distribution of heat dictating the associated pressure difference within the atmosphere: wind blows from high to low-pressure areas. It’s a major force at work in weather systems.
5. Clouds: Clouds are themselves composed of many tiny water droplets or ice crystals, depending on temperature. They can give significant indications of weather. Different types of clouds, including cumulus and cirrus, point to diverse possible weather events, ranging from rain to fair weather.
The Weather and Affect in Daily Life:
Weather influences many aspects of life, from agriculture and outdoor activities to transport and health. For instance:
- Harvesting and planting all rely on forecasts of weather by farmers.
- Extreme weather phenomena such as hurricanes or droughts can rip communities apart.
- Sensitive to weather changes, Air travel can be delayed or canceled in cases of storms, haze, and rampaging winds.
Weather forecast:
Meteorologists are able to forecast the weather using such devices and technologies as:
- Satellites: Provide images of cloud cover, storms, and atmospheric conditions.
- Radar: Used to track precipitation and storm systems in real-time.
- Weather Stations: Measure local conditions like temperature, wind speed, and barometric pressure.
- Computer Models: Analyze data to simulate and predict future weather conditions.
Accurate weather forecasting forms an important milestone in the decision-making process to prepare for daily activities and sometimes critically severe events like hurricanes, snowstorms, or heat waves.
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