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What kind of weather is associated with high air pressure?

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A high pressure system is a whirling mass of cool, dry air that generally brings fair weather and light winds. High pressure weather tend to be free of clouds. Without clouds, there is no rain and hence the weather tends to be clear and fair.
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High pressure occur where air sinks.

Creates dry and hot conditions
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