Wind motion and precipitation
It is common for meteorologists to use terms such as a low pressure trough, depression, well-marked low, deep depression, cyclonic storm, and severe cyclonic storm . These are systems that are generally associated with inclement weather patterns. So how do meteorologists label these systems? In this blog, I would try and explain them in as simple terms as possible. First, let us talk about winds and their motion. The two most important aspects of wind are speed (or intensity) and direction. In meteorological charts (one shown on the top right figure), a solid line with a slanted tail at the end indicates wind. The position of the slanted tail denotes the wind direction. If the slanted tail is to the right, then the wind direction is from right to left, if it is up, then north to south and so on. The speed of the wind is denoted by the number of slanted tail(s). One tail indicates weak wind, two means moderate wind, and three would mean strong wind....
