What Causes Barometric Pressure to Drop
In general, a falling barometer means worsening weather. When atmospheric pressure drops suddenly, this usually indicates that a storm is on its way. When atmospheric pressure remains steady, there will likely be no immediate change in the weather.

What causes the barometric pressure to change?

At sea level, standard air pressure is 29.92 inches of mercury. … This change in pressure is caused by changes in air density, and air density is related to temperature. Warm air is less dense than cooler air because the gas molecules in warm air have a greater velocity and are farther apart than in cooler air.

What happens to your body when the barometric pressure drops?

Barometric pressure is the weight of the atmosphere that surrounds us. Barometric pressure often drops before bad weather. Lower air pressure pushes less against the body, allowing tissues to expand. Expanded tissues can put pressure on joints and cause pain.

Chloe Bennett

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