Meteorológica

Meteorológica is the feminine singular form of the adjective meteorológico in Spanish and Portuguese, meaning related to meteorology, the science that studies the Earth’s atmosphere and weather. It is used to describe weather-related phenomena, conditions, data, and forecasts. In Spanish, common phrases include condiciones meteorológicas, informe meteorológico, and alerta meteorológica; in Portuguese, condições meteorológicas, previsão meteorológica, and alerta meteorológica.

Meteorology encompasses the observation, analysis, and prediction of atmospheric phenomena. It relies on data collected by weather stations, satellites, weather radars, and ships; uses numerical models to forecast weather; and disseminates information through meteorological services and warnings. Instruments used to gather data include thermometers, barometers, anemometers, pluviometers, and hygrometers, among others.

Applications of meteorological information span many sectors. It is essential for aviation, maritime operations, agriculture, construction, energy planning, and disaster risk management. Accuracy and timely dissemination of meteorological data help protect lives and property, support decision-making, and reduce economic losses during extreme weather events. International coordination is facilitated by organizations such as the World Meteorological Organization, which standardizes procedures, data exchange, and forecasting practices, and by national meteorological services that produce daily forecasts and severe-weather alerts.