Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions in a specific area over a short period of time, typically hours to days. It encompasses various factors such as temperature, humidity, precipitation (rain, snow, sleet), wind speed and direction, and atmospheric pressure. Weather is what we experience on a daily basis and can change rapidly. It is distinct from climate, which describes the long-term average of weather patterns in a region over extended periods, usually 30 years or more. Weather influences a wide range of human activities and natural phenomena, impacting agriculture, transportation, and outdoor events, as well as affecting daily life.
Torrential rains forced major changes to the 4th stage of L'Étoile de Bessèges, with some sections neutralized and one canceled. Nine teams withdrew due to unsafe conditions, while 70 cyclists…