A warm front is the boundary between an advancing mass of warm air and a retreating cooler air mass, typically bringing gradual increases in temperature and humidity. It is often associated with extended periods of precipitation and cloudiness as the warm air rises over the cooler air, leading to the formation of stratiform clouds and steady rain or drizzle.

Warm Front

warm front

advancing mass of warm air

retreating cooler air mass

gradual increases in temperature

Humidity is the concentration of water vapor present in the air, which significantly influences weather patterns, human comfort, and various ecosystems. It is typically measured in terms of relative humidity, absolute humidity, and specific humidity, each providing different insights into atmospheric moisture content.

humidity

extended periods of precipitation

cloudiness

warm air

cooler air

formation of stratiform clouds

steady rain

drizzle

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