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Ralph Kenneth Seno Jim Maquillan Limpangog Kevin Nuez Laymark Medalla Chrisver Batuigas

The document discusses weather maps and their interpretation. It begins by defining a weather map as a symbolic representation of atmospheric conditions in an area at a given time, including elements like isobars, wind direction and speed, clouds, precipitation, and sea conditions. It then explains that weather maps are used by meteorological departments to forecast weather by evaluating these elements and predicting conditions days or weeks in advance. The document concludes by outlining key elements for interpreting weather maps, such as reading station models, studying lines like isotherms and isotachs, analyzing pressure gradients and wind strength.

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Ralph Kenneth Seno Jim Maquillan Limpangog Kevin Nuez Laymark Medalla Chrisver Batuigas

The document discusses weather maps and their interpretation. It begins by defining a weather map as a symbolic representation of atmospheric conditions in an area at a given time, including elements like isobars, wind direction and speed, clouds, precipitation, and sea conditions. It then explains that weather maps are used by meteorological departments to forecast weather by evaluating these elements and predicting conditions days or weeks in advance. The document concludes by outlining key elements for interpreting weather maps, such as reading station models, studying lines like isotherms and isotachs, analyzing pressure gradients and wind strength.

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Ralph Kenneth Seno


Jim Maquillan Limpangog
Kevin Nuez
Laymark Medalla
Chrisver Batuigas
Topic Week 1
1. Weather Maps Overview

2. Weather Maps Use and Interpretation


At the end of the discussion, the students
will be able to:

1. Determine what is
Weather Map

2. Determine the uses and


interpretation of
Weather Map
What is Weather Map?

- The weather map is a symbolic representation


of the atmospheric conditions of an area at a
given time. On a weather map, you will find
isobars and symbols related to pressure, direction
and velocity of winds, clouds, precipitation and
sea condition on a base map with political
boundaries. These details are recorded at
different weather stations at specified time.
Weather Map Uses and Interpretation
- Meteorological Departments forecast weather
conditions by evaluating these weather elements
shown on a weather map. This weather map is used
in predicting weather conditions for a day, a week or
a month in advance, which helps in taking
precautions and safety measures. Weather forecasts
help farmers, fishermen and crew of ships. It also
helps air flights in predicting atmospheric condition a
few hours ahead.
- Weather maps are the collection of weather
information from various meteorological stations
pertaining to the particular map area.
Interpreting Weather Map Symbols
Weather Map Interpretation
- Weather map interpretation includes study and
interpretation of all the weather parameters. The key
elements for weather map interpretation are:

Read the station models at each point of observation. If your weather


map has station models, each one will plot the temperature, dew-point,
wind, sea level pressure, pressure tendency, and ongoing weather with a
series of symbols.
• Temperature is generally recorded in Celsius degrees and rainfall is
recorded in millimeters. In the US, temperatures are in Fahrenheit and
rainfall is measured in inches.
• Cloud cover is indicated by the circle in the middle; the extent to
which it is filled indicates the degree to which the sky is overcast.
Study the lines on the weather map. There are many other lines on
weather maps. Two of the most important kinds of lines indicate
isotherms and isotachs.

• Isotherms – These are lines on a weather map that connect


points through which the isotherm passes have the same
temperature.
• Isotachs – These are lines on a weather map that connect points
where the isotach passes have the same wind speed.
Analyze the pressure gradient. A number on the isobars,
such as "1008", is the pressure (in millibars) along that line. The
distance between isobars is referred to as the pressure
gradient. A large change in pressure over a short distance
(i.e. close isobars) indicates strong winds.

Analyze wind strength. Wind barbs point in the direction


of the wind. Lines or triangles coming off the main line at an
angle indicate wind strength: 50 knots for every triangle, 10
knots for every full line, 5 knots for every half line.

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