From the formation of clouds to the development of thunderstorms and the movement of ocean currents, convection is a key driver of many weather phenomena. Convection refers to the movement within a ...

Let’s go back to middle school science class. The teacher asks you what the three primary ways to transfer energy are called. I’ll give you one of the answers: convection! That’s also one of the main ...

Quite often, scientists will say the air is "advecting" in. This is a very precise process in which air can move from one place to the other. It's very much like boiling water. When you put a pan of ...

Recent study indicates that the non-instantaneous interaction of convection and circulation is essential for evolution of large-scale convective systems. It is incorporated into cumulus ...

Not all fog is created equal! While you may think fog needs a calm, clear night to take shape, that’s not always the case. Advection fog is a bit more of a rule-breaker. It doesn’t mind a little wind ...

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When a meteorologist says there's a 40% chance of rain, what does that really mean? Derek Witt explains in this "Weather Word of the Week." First Alert Meteorologist Derek Witt wraps up this ...