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Of all weather instruments essential to forecasting, the barometer tops the list. Why? Because every weather change is preceded by a rise or fall in air pressure, and air pressure is just what the barometer measures. If you compare two barometer readings taken an hour or two apart, you will know immediately if the air pressure is rising, falling, or staying the same. And as a result you will be able, with a fair amount of accuracy, to predict tomorrow’s weather. RISING BAROMETER: When the air pressure measures higher than it did in your previous reading, the air is becoming denser, and the barometer is said to be rising. This tells you that clearer, drier, cooler weather is on the way. If the barometer is rising very rapidly from a low position, the weather will clear up very soon, and it will probably become quite windy. But if the barometer rises from a low position gradually and steadily, a long period of good weather is just around the corner. If the barometer is already high and suddenly starts to rise rapidly, expect a sudden drop to follow shortly, and with it, bad weather to come. FALLING BAROMETER: A falling barometer usually indicates rain, wind, and warmer weather. Take note of the speed at which the barometer falls. A very large and rapid drop in air pressure is a sure sign of an approaching storm. If the barometer falls suddenly, but not too far, expect wind and brief showers. If the barometer falls slowly and steadily to a moderately-low position, it may rain nearby, but not necessarily in your immediate area. UNCHANGING BAROMETRIC PRESSURE is a pretty good indication that whatever weather you’re currently enjoying is not about to change any time soon. IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS! With a little experience in charting barometric pressure in your area, you will soon become skilled at noting any changes which are out of the ordinary. At this point, your weather-predicting abilities may begin to rival those of your local TV weatherman. And that would be something to brag about!
The weather is improving and less likely to produce storms.
It means higher atmospheric pressure, which is generally caused by cool air.
Changes in the barometric pressure indicate a change in the weather. A rising barometric pressure usually indicates clear, stable weather.
If it goes down the weather gets worse. If it goes up it gets sunny and nice.
The air pressure is rising.
The barometer was rising so we thought it would be a good day for a picnic
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It means that the pressure is increasing. High pressure usually brings stable, fine weather.
A barometer measures air-pressure (baro-meter) so a rising reading means the local air pressure is increasing. If we assume that your local gravity is constant (it usually is) then the increasing air pressure is caused by the air getting denser; more kilograms per cubic metre or pounds per pint. That could be because the air is getting colder, or because it has less water content, since making air colder makes it denser, and dry air is denser than wet air. So, a rising barometer suggests a spell of cool dry weather.A rising barometer indicates that the air pressure is rising and this is associated with clear skies with few cloud formations. Generally this will mean it is hotter than average in summer, but colder than average in winter.A rising barometer means higher pressure which means less clouds and fairer weather.
A fall in atmospheric pressure - an approaching storm system.A:A barometer measures air pressure: A "rising" barometer indicates increas­ing air pressure; a "falling" barometer indicates decreasing air pressure. A:Lower pressure, more clouds, and less fair weather.
Of all weather instruments essential to forecasting, the barometer tops the list. Why? Because every weather change is preceded by a rise or fall in air pressure, and air pressure is just what the barometer measures. If you compare two barometer readings taken an hour or two apart, you will know immediately if the air pressure is rising, falling, or staying the same. And as a result you will be able, with a fair amount of accuracy, to predict tomorrow’s weather. RISING BAROMETER: When the air pressure measures higher than it did in your previous reading, the air is becoming denser, and the barometer is said to be rising. This tells you that clearer, drier, cooler weather is on the way. If the barometer is rising very rapidly from a low position, the weather will clear up very soon, and it will probably become quite windy. But if the barometer rises from a low position gradually and steadily, a long period of good weather is just around the corner. If the barometer is already high and suddenly starts to rise rapidly, expect a sudden drop to follow shortly, and with it, bad weather to come. FALLING BAROMETER: A falling barometer usually indicates rain, wind, and warmer weather. Take note of the speed at which the barometer falls. A very large and rapid drop in air pressure is a sure sign of an approaching storm. If the barometer falls suddenly, but not too far, expect wind and brief showers. If the barometer falls slowly and steadily to a moderately-low position, it may rain nearby, but not necessarily in your immediate area. UNCHANGING BAROMETRIC PRESSURE is a pretty good indication that whatever weather you’re currently enjoying is not about to change any time soon. IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS! With a little experience in charting barometric pressure in your area, you will soon become skilled at noting any changes which are out of the ordinary. At this point, your weather-predicting abilities may begin to rival those of your local TV weatherman. And that would be something to brag about!
How quickly prices are rising.
As air becomes cooler, it becomes more dense. As the air become more dense (heavy), it causes the barometer to rise.
The weather is improving and less likely to produce storms.