The Sun’s uneven heating of the Earth induces horizontal pressure gradients that drive large‐scale winds. In the free atmosphere, where friction is negligible, a balance between the pressure gradient ...

The same wave in the jet stream can lead to strong winds, blowing dust and fire danger in one region, while triggering a tornado outbreak and a blizzard in other regions. Windstorms can seem like they ...

What is an atmospheric river? An atmospheric river is a narrow corridor of concentrated moisture in the atmosphere, often drawing moisture from tropical regions. When it moves over land, it can ...