Weather theoryQuestion 311 of 934

What does rapidly falling pressure at a weather station usually indicate?

  1. A period of stable, clear weather is starting
  2. A high-pressure system is building over the station
  3. Bad weather and possibly storms are approaching
  4. Winds will become light and the sky will clear
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Correct answer: Bad weather and possibly storms are approaching

Decreasing or rapidly falling pressure usually means approaching bad weather.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 12: Weather Theory — Measurement of Atmospheric Pressure, page 289

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026