When more precise wind directions are needed, directions are reported to 36 points of the compass in 10-degree increments: 360 degrees (due north), 350 degrees (very slightly west of due north ...

Surface weather maps are only as useful as your ability to understand what they're saying. Here's how to read wind barbs, and other symbols.

Full Question from Brett: I'm not sure how to interpret the wind directions posted on the website. For example, does "Wind: S" mean the wind is blowing from the south, or to the south (i.e., from ...

A northwest wind is the most common long-lasting wind direction during lake effect snow. West winds, southwest winds and north winds usually only last 12 hours, and then winds shift.

The snow hasn’t stuck around for very long lately, but the blustering winds remain strong. Wind, of all speeds and coming from any direction, can affect all living things, but when it enters gale ...

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Wind aloft: The wind speeds and directions at various levels in the atmosphere above the domain of surface weather observations; hence winds at any level above a few hundred feet off the ground.

The net result is that wind blows across isobars from high to low air pressure at an average angle of 30 degrees. Originally Published: January 20, 2011 at 1:00 AM CST Share this: ...

Experts are urging everyone to be ready if wildfire smoke is in their region. Wearing a well-fitted N95 mask outside can be one of the ways to reduce risk.

The wind will also bring in much colder air -- again. Blowing snow was not a factor Tuesday, but it will be for Wednesday. The wind will also bring in much colder air — again.

As the wind gusts out of the sun in every direction at once, it forms an enormous protective bubble around the solar system that repels about 70% of incoming radiation, Live Science previously ...