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Essential Questions: How can you use weather maps to explain global weather patterns and their influence on local weather? How can you interpret high and low pressure areas as well as fronts on a weather map?

Atmospheric(Air)Pressure Weather Maps Atmospheric(Air)Pressure Pressure caused by the weight of air above an area Pressure decreases with increasing height above Earth A 1 square inch column of air measured from sea level to the top of the atmosphere weighs approximately 14.7 pounds Gravity 14.7 lbs 1 sq. in. column of air © KeslerScience.com

Air Pressure Weather Maps Mercury Barometer Measured with a barometer in millibars. Average barometric pressure at sea level is 1013.25 millibars or 29.92 Hg (inches of mercury) High pressure –creates greater pressure on the barometer Low pressure - creates less pressure on the barometer © KeslerScience.com

Quick Action – INB Template Title INB Template Cut out the Template Glue into notebook along narrow tab. Draw and color a picture of the symbol and describe the weather associated with it. © KeslerScience.com

Weather Maps High pressure H As air cools, it becomes more dense and sinks toward the Earth’s surface spinning clockwise. Low pressure L As air warms, it becomes less dense and rises above the Earth’s surface spinning counterclockwise. © KeslerScience.com

H L Weather Maps High Pressure Sunny, clear skies What weather occurs when a high pressure system moves into your area ? High Pressure Sunny, clear skies Calm winds, spiral clockwise Cool, dry air Higher than normal - 30.5 Hg Low Pressure Cloudy, stormy skies Strong winds, spiral counterclockwise Warm, moist air Lower than normal - 28.9Hg H L © KeslerScience.com

Weather Maps Isobars  A line connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure. Measured in millibars - mb One millibars is equal to about .02953 inches of mercury. © KeslerScience.com

Low Pressure in Storms Weather Maps Tornados Hurricanes 850 mb, 25.17 Hg 882 mb, 26.05 Hg Possibly lowest ever recorded Lowest U.S. storm measured The lowest hurricane pressure on record was not long ago, Hurricane Wilma in 2005 had a central pressure of 882 mb!!!!  © KeslerScience.com

Air Masses Weather Maps A large body of air that has relatively uniform temperature and humidity. Originate over land (Continental) over water (Maritime). Cold air masses tend to approach from N, NW or W. Warm air masses tend to approach from S, SE or E. © KeslerScience.com

H L Frontal Movement Weather Maps q H Frontal Movement Cooler air masses (H) are more dense and flows toward areas that are less dense, warm, and moist. (L). High pressure areas move into low pressure areas. © KeslerScience.com

Front Cold Warm Stationary Occluded Weather Maps The boundary between two air masses. Classified by which type of air mass (cold or warm) is replacing the other. Map symbols point in direction front is moving. Cold Warm Stationary Occluded © KeslerScience.com

Cold Front Weather Maps A cold air mass is replacing a warm air mass. Air behind the front is colder and drier. Pressure increases (H) Moist air is pushed up over the cold air. Showers and thunderstorms form along leading edge of front. © KeslerScience.com

Warm Front Weather Maps A warm air mass is replacing a cold air mass. Air behind the front is warm and moist. Pressure goes down (L) Slow moving, gradual rise of warm air over cold air. Widespread, continuous precipitation occurs along and ahead of the front. © KeslerScience.com

Stationary Front Weather Maps A boundary between two different air masses, neither of which is strong enough to replace the other. Light rain over several days © KeslerScience.com

Occluded Front Weather Maps Two cold air masses converge on a warm air mass. Occurs when a fast moving cold front overtakes a warm front pushing it up and over cold air. Thundershowers form along the front. After frontal passage the sky is usually clear and dry. © KeslerScience.com

Back Door Cold Front Weather Maps Approaches from the east or northeast. The term “back door” is most commonly used in the northeast U.S. when cool Atlantic maritime air moves in from the east and replaces warmer continental air. © KeslerScience.com

Weather Instruments Weather Maps Barometer (A) - measures atmospheric pressure in mb & Hg Anemometer (B) - measures wind speed in mph Thermometer (C) - measures temperature in oC & oF A B C © KeslerScience.com

Weather Instruments Weather Maps Weather Balloon (A) - carry instruments to high altitudes to measure pressure, temperature, humidity, and wind speed Compass Rose (B) - helps determine wind direction when reading weather maps Wind Vane (C) - measures wind direction as N,S,E,W A B C © KeslerScience.com

Check for Understanding Can you… Use a weather map showing high and low pressure and fronts to explain how global air movement affects local weather? Clear up any confusion and answer questions. © KeslerScience.com