1. Weather Instruments

2. Forecasting Weather
forecasting – a prediction of weather conditions over the next 3 to 5 days
Meteorologist measure the following to make their forecast
Air pressure
Temperature
Cloud cover
Wind speed and direction
Humidity

3. Psychrometer
Measures relative humidty

4. Rain Gauge
Measures precipitation

5. Thermometer
Measures air temperature

6. Barometer
Measures air pressure

7. Wind Sock or Weather Vane
Measures wind direction
Points in the direction in which wind is coming from N
According to this vane, which direction is the wind blowing to? Click the right direction. W E S

8. Anemometer
Measures wind speed

9. Specialized Weather Equipment
Weather Balloon
carries weather instruments into the atmosphere
Radar
Doppler, Nexrad
tracks precipitation as it falls to the ground
Satellites
shows cloud cover from space

10. Weather Maps meteorologist use to show weather patterns
compiles information from over 1,000 weather stations across the United States
Isobars are lines that connect points of equal air pressure
Isotherms are lines indication areas of similar temperature

12. Station Models – small circles that show the location of the station and symbols representing weather data

14. Watches and Warnings can be issued for any type of severe weather
watch means that the conditions are favorable for the severe weather to occur and to watch the weather closely for changes
warning means that the sever weather is occurring and shelter should be taken immediately

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