Warm-Up

1. What type of pressure systems are tornadoes and hurricanes associated with?

2. Name the intensity ranking system for Tornados and hurricanes.

3. Which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur in?

4. What is the name of the type of scientist who studies the weather?

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8.6 – Weather Forecast

SWBAT predict the weather using available weather maps & data (including surface, upper atmospheric winds, satellite imagery).

Daily Question:What is the wind speed and

atmospheric pressure for this weather station?

1. Warm-Up

2. Objective / DQ

3. Finish Twister

4. Weather Proverbs

5. Reading a Weather Station

6. Making a Weather Station

7. Analyzing Weather

Announcements

UNIT 8 TEST – WEDNESDAY!

Final Exam Schedule: First Block: June 1 Second Block: June 2 Third Block: June 3 Fourth Block: June 4

Finish Twister

As we finish watching the movie, finish completing your viewing guide

This is what you will be able to tackle at the end of unit: What can you point out & name from this map so far??

Temperature Cloud Cover

Precipitation

Dew Point Temperature

Wind Direction

Wind Speed

Air Pressure

Weather Station Models

In the United States, surface temperature is expressed in degrees Fahrenheit. In the station model plot, temperature is plotted where the number 10

is on a clock.

The dew point temperature is plotted below (at about 8 o'clock) and in the same units as temperature.

What Type Of Precipitation Is Shown On This Forecast Map?

Precipitation=_____

How would you illustrate a heavy drizzle?

Moderate Snow?

What Is The Cloud Cover For This Forecast Map?

HUMIDITY

Dew Point is the temperature at which water vapor becomes saturated and liquid water is produced. Always equal to or less

than the temperature.

Example: 65oF outside with a dew point of 64o means it’s about to produce some form of moisture/precipitation.

Dew Point

Forecasting Map: Dew Point

Wind Speed

“Feathers” off the main line represent wind speed Half Feather = 5 mph Full Feather = 10 mph

Example: What is the wind speed in Utica, New York?

5 knots

10 knots

What Is The Wind Speed And Wind Direction?

Atmospheric Pressure

138 is NOT the literal atmospheric pressure!!

1. Greater than 500 add a 9

2. Less than 500 add a 10

3. Add a decimal before the last number

Temperature Cloud Cover

Precipitation

Dew Point Temperature

Wind Direction

Wind Speed

Air Pressure

Let’s Try Some Together

http://cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/wxwise/station/page5.html

Baton Rouge, LA

In Baton Rouge, there was 75% cloud coverage. The temperature was 70 degrees, with wind blowing from the southeast (135o) at 35 knots. The dew point is 69o with an atmospheric pressure of 998.4 mb. There was a heavy thunderstorm that developed. Cloud cover: Wind direction: Wind speed: Temperature: Humidity: Atmospheric Pressure: Previous Weather:

 

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What weather is this location experiencing?

Cloud cover: _____________Wind direction: ___________Wind speed: ______________Temperature: _____________Humidity: _______________Atmospheric Pressure: _____Previous Weather: _________

Exit Ticket

Create a weather station model for the following information: Temperature: 77o

Dew point: 77 Weather: heavy rain Atmospheric Pressure: 1028.3 mb Wind: 35o from the SW Cloud Coverage: mostly cloudy