Discover meteorology

Explains what weather is, including what causes weather, different types of weather, and the difference between weather and climate.

Explains what climate is, including different types of climate, what causes climate, and the difference between weather and climate.

Describes weather patterns, such as seasons and wind and rain patterns, including what causes weather patterns.

Describes types of severe weather, how people can plan and prepare for severe weather, and what people do to rebuild after it.

Explains how meteorologists make predictions about how weather conditions will change and what challenges they face in trying to help people prepare for coming weather conditions.

Introduces the tools and systems meteorologists use to measure weather conditions, and explains how these measurements help people plan their days and prepare for any weather.