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warm front Meteorol the boundary between a warm air mass and the cold air above which it is rising, at a less steep angle than at the cold front warm front [′wȯrm ‚frənt] (meteorology) Any nonoccluded front, or portion thereof, which moves in such a way that warmer air replaces colder air. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The warm conveyor belt lies on the warm side of the cold front and brings tropical maritime air northward into the storm where it overruns the warm front, leading to intense precipitation. A warm front happens when hot air replaces cooler air. Fronts: A warm front often brings light precipitation followed by warmer weather. |
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