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I know everything about weather. I am a 6-year trained Storm Chaser for Wired-WX Storm Chasing Services. Background in thermodynamics, global warming and cooling dynamics, advanced cellular thunderstorm dynamics, and diagram dynamics expert.

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Careers: Meteorology - small scall and local systems


Expert: Jason - 6/29/2009

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why is the difference in surface wind speed between morning and afternoon typically greater on a clear, sunny day than on a cloudy, overcast day

Answer
Depending on your location, will depend on how the jetstream works. The jetstream is a continuous, fast stream of air flowing from the west. Usually when one see sun, there is probably a west-Northwest wind blowing. Usually when one sees clouds, there is probably a southerly flow of air. Southerly flow of air is usually a moist air. Like I said, the flow of air just depends on your location.

This map is a great example: http://www.intellicast.com/National/Wind/JetStream.aspx

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