meteorology
noun
me·te·o·rol·o·gy
ˌmē-tē-ə-ˈrä-lə-jē 
1
: a science that deals with the atmosphere and its phenomena and especially with weather and weather forecasting
studied the principles of meteorology
2
: the atmospheric phenomena and weather of a region
the meteorology of the Gulf of Mexico
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This involves a mix of meteorology and climate science, along with social science research into how people respond to warning language and official advice.
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Andrew Freedman, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
On top of that, the area has also seen the strongest Santa Ana winds in a decade, says Craig B. Clements, Ph.D., professor of meteorology and climate science, and director of the Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center at San José State University.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2025
Longtime Austin radio personalities Bob Cole and Eric Rains are presenting a morning show every weekday, and University of Texas meteorology senior lecturer Troy Kimmel provides the daily weather updates.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
Fred Campagna is the director of forensic meteorology for Haag, A Salas O'Brien Company.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Freedman, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
On top of that, the area has also seen the strongest Santa Ana winds in a decade, says Craig B. Clements, Ph.D., professor of meteorology and climate science, and director of the Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center at San José State University.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2025
Longtime Austin radio personalities Bob Cole and Eric Rains are presenting a morning show every weekday, and University of Texas meteorology senior lecturer Troy Kimmel provides the daily weather updates.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
Fred Campagna is the director of forensic meteorology for Haag, A Salas O'Brien Company.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
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meteorology
noun
me·te·o·rol·o·gy
ˌmēt-ē-ə-ˈräl-ə-jē
: a science that deals with the atmosphere, weather, and weather forecasting
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