Types of Weather

Stormy Weather
Stormy weather in tropical countries like the Philippines is indicated by severe weather disturbances. Storms are often caused by approaching low-pressure areas. In a low-pressure area, winds blow toward a center with low pressure air and produce a counterclockwise circulation pattern due to the Coriolis effect, which is the bending of winds caused by Earth's rotation. Places with stormy weather experience the following conditions:

• Strong winds cause electrical posts to break or fall, uproot trees, and destroy properties.
• Heavy rains bring floods and cause landslides.
• The temperature drops below normal readings.