First Alert Forecast: More Humid Air Arrives Wednesday
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The latest First Alert Forecast says the weather will become slightly more humid on Wednesday, with warmer and stickier air moving into the area.
Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air. When it rises, temperatures can feel warmer than they actually are.
According to the report, this elevated humidity will continue into the second half of the week, meaning conditions will stay muggy for several days.
Despite the sticky air, the forecast says rain chances will remain low over the next seven days.
Rain chances describe how likely it is that rain will fall on a given day. When they are described as being on the lower side of the scale, it usually means dry weather is more likely than wet weather.
This kind of forecast is common in late summer, when warm air often carries more moisture without bringing heavy storms.
Local weather stations issue these updates regularly to help residents plan their activities for the coming days.
A meteorologist studies weather patterns and uses data from instruments and satellites to make these predictions.
Even though rain is unlikely, the higher humidity could still affect how people feel outdoors, especially during physical activity.
Residents are advised to stay hydrated and check daily updates as the week continues, since humidity levels can shift slightly from day to day.
Vocabulary10 words
- humid
- having a lot of moisture in the air
- humidity
- the amount of moisture present in the air
- elevated
- higher than the usual or normal amount
- rain chances
- the likelihood that rain will happen
- scale
- a range used to measure amount or level
- meteorologist
- a scientist who studies and predicts weather
- forecast
- a prediction about future weather conditions
- muggy
- warm and uncomfortably damp
- moisture
- small amounts of water in the air or on surfaces
- hydrated
- having enough water in the body
Quiz
Answer key
1. A slight rise in humidity 2. On the lower side of the scale 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
The latest First Alert Forecast says the weather will become slightly more _____ on Wednesday.
_____ is the amount of moisture in the air.
This _____ humidity will continue into the second half of the week.
Despite the sticky air, the forecast says _____ will remain low over the next seven days.
Rain chances being on the lower side of the _____ usually means dry weather is more likely.
This kind of forecast is common in late summer, when warm air carries more _____.
Local weather stations issue these updates to help residents plan their _____.
A _____ studies weather patterns using data from instruments and satellites.
Even though rain is unlikely, the higher humidity could still affect how people feel _____.
Residents are advised to stay _____ as the week continues.
Discussion questions
- How does humidity affect the way people feel outdoors, even without rain?
- Why might weather forecasts change slightly from day to day?
- Do you check weather forecasts often? Why or why not?
- How does humid weather in your area compare to what is described here?