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Nathan McCarthy is a science writer at Biology Insights with a focus on weather observation and atmospheric conditions. A certified weather observer with an associate degree in meteorology, he previously logged hourly surface conditions, cloud ceilings, and visibility measurements at regional airfields. He continues to work occasional observation shifts at a local flight operations center.

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Why Is It More Humid Inside Than Outside?
How to Read a Wind Map for Direction and Speed
What Is a Mesoscale Discussion in Weather Forecasting?
How Is Black Ice Made and What Causes It to Form?
How to Read a Storm Glass With Pictures of Crystals
How Does Saharan Dust Travel Across the Globe?
What Is an Anvil Cloud and How Do They Form?
Are TAF Winds Reported in True or Magnetic?
What Does Density Altitude Mean and Why Does It Matter?
How to Read a Wind Barb for Direction and Speed
How Does Humidity Affect Air Pressure?
How Floods Are Measured: From Gauges to Satellites
Does Cold Air Hold More Moisture?
Does Humidity Make Cold Feel Colder?
Where Does Spider Rain Happen and Why Does It Occur?
What Are Cold Snaps? Causes and Impacts Explained
How Atmospheric Pressure Affects the Body
How Does Barometric Pressure Affect Humans?
Temperature Fluctuation: Causes, Effects, and Consequences
What Are Ship Tracks and How Do They Form?
What Are Pressure Cells in Biology and Weather?
What Is the Niño 3.4 Index and Why Does It Matter?
How Climate Change Is Affecting Wind Patterns
What Is Evaporative Demand and Why Does It Matter?