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How are winds affected by areas of high pressure?

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Low pressure generally occurs in areas that are rainy and cloudy, whereas high pressure occurs in areas that are sunny and have mild temperatures. As air rises, it condenses into a low pressure, meaning clouds and rain. As air sinks, it creates a high pressure, meaning sunny.

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