Welcome, guest. It's not often that I have a visitor to ~@~Paradise Clouds~@~, my home away from home. I come here quite often to study the movements in the atmosphere and to report down to Neopia what I've discovered. How did I get started on this whole 'weather nonsense'? I was quite content staying at home, spending my day doing nothing but idle... Suddenly, a ferocious wind whipped across Faerieland and WRECKED my home! I did not understand what happened! So I decided to study up to learn more about this 'weather nonsense' so that this tragedy would never happen again - at least not without sufficient warning!
Now, I'm not 'just' a Weatherjubjub; in fact, did you know that it was I who first spotted the warm and wet air hurtling north that would result in the horrible snowstorm on Terror Mountain?
Yup, that was me! I was also the one who noticed the low-pressure system and the lack of air movement that led to the magnificent hurricane in the Month of Swimming on Krawk Island.
Helping to advert planetary disasters is what I'm all about. I even received a medal for my valiant efforts!
Current Weather!
To check out the forecast that I just reported to Weather Center, Inc. click on the links below:
Just saved you the Weather, Inc. fee! You can thank me later.
As you can see, my babaa petpet is here also, but he does more than keep me company! Number 8 has an accredited bachelor's degree from the University of Neopia United. 
(I have a PhD in the field of meteorology, as you can tell from the honorary Starry Cloak that I've donned.) Take a look at my impressive diploma:
If it wasn't for that proof, most people don't believe that I've earned such a prestigious degree! After all, I'm only 75071 old! And Number 8 isn't much younger! Well, the secret to our brilliance is ...
That's right! There is no other way to get this intelligent! Nothing but hard work and lots of late nights spent pouring over books and writing essays. Sometimes I dream of clouds floating by and rainbows appearing out of nowhere...of course, that's the best kind of dream in the world! But you just want a crash course in Meteorology, you say? Well, I normally don't like providing short cuts, but here's the outline I give out to my first year students in the class I teach at the university:
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Light and Optics
- Mechanisms
- Air, Dust, Haze
- Ice Crystals
- Water Droplets
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Clouds and Precipitation
- Development
- Cloud Types
- Precipitation
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Forces and Winds
- Pressure
- Coriolis Force
- Geostrophic Wind
- Gradient Wind
- Friction
- Boundary Layer Wind
- Sea Breezes
- Land Breezes
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Air Masses
- Air Masses
- Fronts
- Advection
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Weather Forecasting
- Forecasting Methods
- Surface Features
- Forecasting Temperatures
- Forecasting Precipitation
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Severe Storms
- Dangers of Thunderstorms
- Types of Thunderstorms
- Components of Thunderstorms
- Tornadoes
- Modeling
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Hurricanes
- Definition and growth
- Stages of Development
- Structure of a Hurricane
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Hydrologic Cycle
- Neopia's Water Budge
- Evaporation
- Condensation
- Transport
- Precipitation
- Groundwater
- Transpiration
- Runoff
Well, if you've stuck with me this long, you're clearly a weather enthusiast! To further your study, here's a list of books that I highly recommend:
Of course, there are many other books you need to read before you can master the basics of meteorology, but these will give you a good head start. Meteorology 101 won't be too difficult after these books!
And no, there are no books on Meteorology yet, I'm currently trying to publish one. I guess you're just going to have to take my class!
Well, aren't you the lazy one? I'm telling you, the way to go is to read those books and attend my classes! But, if you really want some quick predictions, here's some classic Neopian weather folklore to aid you:
2) Lupes always howl more before a storm.
3) Unis run fast before a violent storm or before windy conditions.
4) Pteris chatter when it's going to rain.
5) If Buzzes build their nest high, the winter will be long and harsh.
6) When Eyries go crowing to bed, he will wake up with a watery head.
7) Before a storm, Kaus will lie down and refuse to go out to pasture.
8) It will be a cold, snowy winter if the hair on Unis is thick early in the season.
9) When Koi break water and bite eagerly, expect rain.
10) If Nimmos make a noise at the time of cold rain, warm dry weather will follow.
Well, as you've probably guessed, professors don't make a lot of money and I have to fund my expeditions up to ~@~Paradise Clouds~@~ somehow. Occasionally, I moonlight and get jobs at:
It's not very prestigious, but it keeps my hobby alive and world warned of dangers to come! Here's a personal tip: If you have the neopoints, go for the ones that give the highest rewards. Usually, the cost of the items will be cheaper than you think and the bonus will be a lot higher! Of course, get a job that you can complete in the time allotted!
Oh, you meant what do I do for fun? Isn't meteorology fun enough for you?! Well, to tell the truth, when I do have some time off, I really enjoy relaxing on the farm. That's right, it's the country life for me. Nothing beats a home cooked meal made from home cooked vegetables!
In addition, I enjoy the musical arts. My favorite instrument is:
And nothing shows appreciation of music like going to concerts, especially to Jazzmosis concerts!
They are just so good!
Well, that's all I have for you today. Feel free to stick around, or, if you have to leave, visit my recommended sites listed below! Au revoir!
Here are your daily freebies and stuff to do:
(Just replace the word faerieland with jelly)
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These cost a little, but are still dailies:
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And here are some Neopet sites that are just WONDERFUL and HELPFUL!
Hitakae's Directory:
Neohomes and Gardens Guide:
Jetdra87's Guide to Defenders of Neopia:
Battledome Guide:
Games Guide:
Toot127's Restocking Guide:
LupeMoneyCounter's Guide Against Scammers:
Maps, Maps, and More Maps!!:
Coding Help by Kitty:
CSSHelp - Beautify Neopia:
Faerie Quest Guide:
The Neopet's Closet:
Petpet Matcher:
Xantharia's Helpful Page:
Fishing Made Easy:
Cross Painted Pets:
Repainted and Proud:
Tarla'd:
NC Mall Catalogue:
Loveywovey's Advent Calendar List: