Well, according to the National Weather Service, descriptions of regularly used weather terms are givento understand the forecast. Descriptions are given for sky conditions, temperature, precipitation probability, time periods and wind. The wind is described as the prevailing direction from which the wind is blowing, with speeds in miles per hour. So it's all about the sustained wind speed when we're talking about the difference between breezy and windy, not the gusts. Breezy is described as a sustained wind speed from mph.
Windy is a sustained wind speed from mph. What makes a very windy day? Privacy Policy. Forecast Terms Weather. Current Hazards. Rivers and Lakes. Climate and Past Weather. Anatomy of a Forecast The National Weather Service issues forecasts for sky condition, temperature, wind, and precipitation probability on a routine basis.
Sky Condition Opaque Cloud Coverage. Temperature Description Forecast Meaning. Sustained Wind Speed Descriptive Term. Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Disclaimer Information Quality Help Glossary. Sky Condition. Opaque Cloud Coverage. Temperature Description. Forecast Meaning. A range of temperatures from 38 to Lower 40s. Temperatures of 40, 41, 42, 43, Middle 40s. Today, the definition no longer has that directional orientation.
In a non-weather way, breezy can be used to describe an attitude. The term breezy has a general feel of whimsy, and its synonyms reflect that. Lighthearted , buoyant , jaunty , and easygoing can all be swapped in for a breezy attitude.
What sets it apart is that blustery weather is cold versus the mild temperatures of breezy weather. Just imagine the difference between a breeze on the Southern California coast versus a blustery January day in New York City. The wind itself might be going at the same speed, but the feeling of that wind is very, very different. All this talk about weather got us thinking, are we having a climatic or climactic discussion?
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