1. WEATHER FORECASTING

2. Common Quotes for Weather
“Evening red and morning gray Will send the traveler on his way” “Evening gray and morning red Will bring down rain upon his head” “Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning” “Red sky at night, sailor’s delight”

3. Who studies Weather and How do they do it?
Meteorologists: scientists who study the causes of weather and try to predict it
Meteorologists study: maps, charts, and computers to analyze and forecast weather
National Weather Service is the main source of information

4. Weather Technology Used
Weather Balloons Weather Satellites Automated Weather Stations Computer Forecasts

5. * Reading Weather Maps 52 Wind Direction Wind Speed
Amount of Cloud Cover
Temperature 52 *
Precipitation
Wind Direction
Wind Speed

6. Other Weather Symbols