Sea-breeze front

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sea-breeze front[edit | edit source]

The horizontal discontinuity in temperature and humidity that marks the leading edge of the intrusion of cooler, more moist marine air associated with a sea breeze.

It might also have a wind shift, pollution confluence, and enhanced cumulus clouds along its leading edge.


  1. In general, a light wind.
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