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Climates of North America

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What Makes Weather Happen

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The Atmosphere

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Pressure, Temperature, and Wind Relationship

How Weather Works

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Cloud Types and Heights

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What to Observe

Cloud Watching

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Pressure Systems

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Fronts

Storm Systems

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Lightning

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Additional Weather Hazards

Identifying Weather Hazards

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Go Prepared

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Real-World Scenarios

Forecasting in the Field

When you&#8217;re out in the field, there are a few important things to look out for when it comes to clouds: <ul> <li>Changes. Observe the clouds frequently. Are they changing over time? The progression of these changes can be a short-term indication that the weather is changing. The weather can be forecast by identifying clouds and how they change over time.</li> <li aria-level="1">Wind Direction and Speed. As mentioned earlier, cloud watching is also a good way to determine the wind direction in the upper parts of the atmosphere. At the ground, air is influenced by the local terrain and the wind direction at the surface m...</li></ul>