Isobars are lines/areas of equal pressure represented on a weather map. When isobars become very tightly grouped together it indicates a "tight pressure gradient" (steep slope). The tightly packed ...

MIKE MOSS SAYS: Phil, Winds would be perpendicular to the isobars is not for the rotation of the earth, which imposes a virtual force called the Coriolis effect. Over a significant time and distance ...

Whenever strong, damaging winds occur, there is always concern about the risk of fallen trees and damage to power lines. In fact, severe weather is responsible for nearly 80 percent of all major power ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Have you ever thought what’s causing the wind on a windy day? There’s a simple explanation. Thinking back to any science class you ever took, you may remember hearing the ...

Wind is the movement of air caused by uneven heating of the atmosphere. Big differences in temperature over relatively short distances become more common as we nudge into the warmer months. The sun ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Over the last couple of weeks, you may have noticed the wind blowing more frequently as we transitioned from winter into spring. As a rule, spring is the windiest season for a lot of ...

Strong winds are expected across Wisconsin this week. Gusts will range from 30-50 mph at times. A tight pressure gradient is the cause of strong winds. MILWAUKEE - A second Wind Advisory has been ...