Atmospheric pressure plays a crucial role in determining weather conditions, with lower values (below ~1000 [mbar] or [hPa], depending on yout altitude) indicating potential for cloudy and rainy weather, while higher values, over 1010 hPa, indicate clearer conditions.
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Barometers are particularly effective for short-term weather predictions. A rapid drop in pressure suggests an approaching storm, while a rise in pressure indicates improving weather conditions.
High pressure brings fair and calm weather. High pressure tends to suppress cloud formation and precipitation: it acts as a barrier, preventing air from rising and forming clouds, which results in sunny conditions, clearer skies.
Low pressure is often associated with stormy weather. This is because low pressure allows air to rise, cool, and condense, forming clouds and leading to rain, storms, or other adverse weather conditions.
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