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Fundamentals of Weather

This course covers many aspects of the formation and behavior of the weather around us. Meteorology (the study of weather) is quite technical in nature. In contrast, “Fundamentals of Weather” is presented in a straightforward manner eliminating much of the jargon.

The study of weather is both fascinating and satisfying. The skills you will develop from this course will serve you for a lifetime. With practice, it will become possible for you to make short term forecasts. Challenge the professionals as to who better predicts the weather in your local area.

With “Fundamentals of Weather” you will forecast the weather beyond “red sky at night”.

Topics:

• How the Sun Causes Weather

• What Causes the Wind To Blow?

• Water in the Atmosphere

• Clouds—The Signposts of the Skies

• Fronts and Frontal Weather

• Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

• Forecasting the Weather