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Weather Map Symbols

Weather Map Symbols. Symbols on weather maps help us predict and know what is happening in different areas of the United States and the World. For each symbol I would like you to: Write the name of the symbol in your notebook, 2) Draw a picture of the symbol in your notebook,

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Weather Map Symbols

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  1. Weather Map Symbols

  2. Symbols on weather maps help us predict and know what is happening in different areas of the United States and the World.

  3. For each symbol I would like you to: • Write the name of the symbol in your notebook, • 2) Draw a picture of the symbol in your notebook, • 3) Briefly explain what that symbol tells us on a weather map.

  4. High Pressure Partly to mostly sunny days with little or no precipitation

  5. Low Pressure Cloudy weather and maybe precipitation

  6. Cold Front Can trigger thunderstorms with large hail, dangerous winds, and even tornadoes

  7. Warm Front Can bring warmer weather, but are full of moisture, which can mean a lot of rain.

  8. StationaryFront Often bring several days of cloudy,wet weather.

  9. Occluded Front Often causes precipitation and can produce strong thunderstorms.

  10. Wind Symbol

  11. Wind Symbol Example Temperature - 46° Dew Point - 28° Air Pressure 116 millibars Winds NW at 21-25 mph Weather – None to report Sky - Clear

  12. Wind Speed Chart

  13. Symbols to Show Weather

  14. Isobars Connects places that have the same air pressure.

  15. NOW… you should be ready to forecast and report weather! Let’s try!

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