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Airflow Associated with Surface Cyclones and Anticyclones

Airflow Associated with Surface Cyclones and Anticyclones
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Description: Cyclone
A center of low pressure
Pressure decreases toward the center
Winds associated with a cyclone
In the Northern Hemisphere
Inward (convergence)
Counterclockwise
In the Southern Hemisphere
Inward (convergence)
Clockwise

Anticyclone
Winds associated with an anticyclone
In the Northern Hemisphere
Outward (divergence)
Clockwise
In the Southern Hemisphere
Outward (divergence)
Counterclockwise
Associated with subsiding air
Usually bring “fair” weather
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