Transcript ams_presentation_part_2 - Millersville University: Meteorology

Lenticular Clouds
• Results from strong wind
flow over mountainous
area
• Sometimes indicates an
approaching snowstorm
epod.usra.edu
Lenticular Mammatus
www.ksntv.com
WEATHER INSTRUMENTS
Thermometer
Mercury in a Thermometer
Wind Gauge
Handheld Wind Gauge
Barometer
Hygrometer
Digital Thermometer and Hygrometer
Radar
• Stands for “RAdio
Detecting And
Ranging”
• Uses radio waves to
detect wind direction
and precipitation in
the air
www.nssl.noaa.gov
www.wrh.noaa.gov
Analysis
 Understanding what the weather is doing
at the moment
Surface maps
www.meteor.iastate.edu
Radar maps
wcau.nbcweatherplus.com
Satellite Images
www.goes.noaa.gov
Temperature Maps
fwww.lawnandlandscape.com
wcau.nbcweatherplus.com
Prediction
• Understanding what could happen in the
future
• Predicting what we think will happen in the
future
• Communicating the predictions to the
public
Numerical Models
www.atmos.millersville.edu
Typical Forecast
A weak area of high pressure over the Northeast may bring us a few
peeks of sunshine today, however, by tomorrow a potent storm system
from the deep south will be taking its place. This low pressure system
will bring windy conditions, scattered showers, and a chance for a gusty
thunderstorm. Finally, that system will move out of the area on Friday
and slightly cooler conditions will follow for the weekend.
• Today: Mostly cloudy skies with a few peeks of sun. High: Near 65
• Tonight: Mild and breezy with increasing clouds and a chance of
showers. Low: 54-58
• Thursday: Windy with showers and a possible thunderstorm
developing. High: 64-68
• Thursday Night: Evening showers, breezy and mild. Low: 44-48
• Friday: Mix of clouds and sun with a mild breeze. High: 54-58
www.atmos.millersville.edu
Meteorology at Millersville
Science Building
Earth Science Department Faculty
2006-2007 American Meteorological Society Members
www.millersvillemeteorology.org
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