Weather Forecasting Terminology

adjective relating to or characteristic of the east

adverb toward the east

• The weather forecast predicts easterly winds for tomorrow.
• We should put up a windbreaker to block the easterly breeze.
• I love how the easterly winds make my hair look all windswept and cool.
• The project is moving in an easterly direction, following the client's feedback.

noun the act of getting up or standing

verb to move from a lower position to a higher one; to increase in amount or level

adjective rising or increasing in amount or level

adverb in a rising manner

• The rise in interest rates is expected to impact the economy.
• I've noticed a rise in the price of groceries lately.
• There's been a rise in the number of people attending the concert.
• Despite the challenges, she managed to rise above it all and succeed.

noun a weather forecast that provides information on current weather conditions

• The meteorologist provided a nowcast of the weather conditions for the next hour.
• I checked the nowcast before heading out to see if I needed an umbrella.
• I always trust the nowcast on my weather app for accurate updates.
• The CEO's nowcast of the company's financial future was optimistic.