How pressure changes create powerful winds that fuel extreme weather
The same wave in the jet stream can lead to strong winds, blowing dust and fire danger in one region, while triggering a ...
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Had headaches lately? It might be because of the barometric pressure
For many people looking at a weather forecast, the barometric pressure is usually an afterthought, coming well after checking out the temperature, precipitation, wind speeds and/or wind chill. But ...
Unprecedented changes to North Atlantic winds could have major impacts on UK weather
A new study, published in Nature Climate Change, reveals that the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) could reach unprecedented ...
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What causes tornadoes and how to decipher watches and warnings
The large areas of low atmospheric pressure that come with some storm systems can spawn tornadoes. Low pressure is associated with stormy weather, and the lower it is, the stronger a storm can be.