Weather Forecasting

noun a forecast or prediction

adjective relating to a prediction or forecast

• The doctor used various prognostic tools to determine the likely outcome of the patient's illness.
• The weather forecast is a good prognostic for our weekend plans.
• I have a feeling my team is going to win, call it a good prognostic.
• The dark clouds gathering on the horizon were a prognostic of the storm to come.

noun a rotating column of air extending downward from a cumulonimbus cloud, but not touching the ground

• A funnel cloud was spotted in the distance, indicating a possible tornado forming.
• Did you see that funnel cloud earlier? It was crazy!
• That funnel cloud looked gnarly, dude!
• Her emotions were like a swirling funnel cloud, unpredictable and intense.

noun a person who studies and reports on the atmosphere and weather

• The aerographer provided detailed weather reports to help pilots plan their flights.
• I heard the aerographer say we can expect clear skies tomorrow.
• The aerographer is like a weather wizard, always knowing what's coming.
• Being an aerographer requires a keen eye for patterns in the sky.

noun a scientist who studies the atmosphere and weather

• The aerologist carefully analyzed the weather patterns before making any predictions.
• I heard the aerologist is predicting a storm tomorrow.
• The aerologist is like a weather wizard, always knowing what's coming.
• In a way, an aerologist is like a detective, piecing together clues to solve the mystery of the weather.