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Weather at its
Worst
Weather at its
Worst
Weather can be a powerful
force, capable of unleashing
storms that cause significant
damage and disruption to
our lives. Understanding
weather patterns and
making informed decisions
about how to respond can be
critical for staying safe and
minimizing risks.
Reading a Weather Map
Reading a Weather Map

Symbols and Colors

Weather maps
use symbols
and colors to
represent
different
weather
phenomena,
such as
temperature,
precipitation,
wind speed,
and cloud
cover.
Reading a Weather Map
Symbols and Colors Weather Fronts

Weather maps Weather fronts

use symbols are boundaries
and colors to between
represent different air
different masses, and
weather they can bring
phenomena, significant
such as changes in
temperature, weather
precipitation, conditions.
wind speed,
and cloud
cover.
Reading a Weather Map
Symbols and Colors Weather Fronts Understanding the Data

Weather maps Weather fronts By

use symbols are boundaries understanding
and colors to between the symbols and
represent different air data presented
different masses, and on a weather
weather they can bring map, we can
phenomena, significant gain valuable
such as changes in insights into
temperature, weather current and
precipitation, conditions. future weather
wind speed, conditions.
and cloud
cover.
Observation, Analysis,
and Prediction
Observation, Analysis,
and Prediction
1 Observation
Weather observations are
gathered from a variety of
sources, including weather
stations, satellites, and radar
systems.
Observation, Analysis,
and Prediction
1 Observation
Weather observations are
gathered from a variety of
sources, including weather
stations, satellites, and radar
systems.
2 Analysis
Weather data is then analyzed
using sophisticated computer
models and statistical
techniques to understand
current weather patterns and
predict future conditions.
Observation, Analysis,
and Prediction
1 Observation
Weather observations are
gathered from a variety of
sources, including weather
stations, satellites, and radar
systems.
2 Analysis
Weather data is then analyzed
using sophisticated computer
models and statistical
techniques to understand
current weather patterns and
predict future conditions.
3 Prediction
Weather forecasts are developed based
on the analysis of weather data and the
understanding of how weather systems
Organization of the
National Weather Service
 Organization of the
National Weather Service
1 National Network
The National Weather
Service is a federal
agency that provides
weather forecasts,
warnings, and other
weather-related
information.
 Organization of the
National Weather Service
1 National Network 2 Local Offices
The NWS has a network
The National Weather of local offices across the
Service is a federal country, providing
agency that provides localized forecasts and
weather forecasts, warnings.
warnings, and other
weather-related
information.
 Organization of the
National Weather Service
1 National Network 2 Local Offices
The NWS has a network
The National Weather of local offices across the
Service is a federal country, providing
agency that provides localized forecasts and
weather forecasts, warnings.
warnings, and other
weather-related
information.
3 Data Collection
and Analysis
The NWS collects weather
data from various sources,
including weather
stations, radar, and
satellites, to provide
accurate and timely
 Organization of the
National Weather Service
1 National Network 2 Local Offices
The NWS has a network
The National Weather of local offices across the
Service is a federal country, providing
agency that provides localized forecasts and
weather forecasts, warnings.
warnings, and other
weather-related
information.
3 Data Collection 4 Public Safety
and Analysis
The NWS plays a crucial
The NWS collects weather
role in protecting public
data from various sources,
safety by issuing
including weather
warnings for severe
stations, radar, and
weather events, such
satellites, to provide
as hurricanes,
accurate and timely
tornadoes, and floods.
Long-Range Forecasting
Long-Range Forecasting

Climate Patterns
Long-range forecasts
take into account
long-term climate
patterns and trends,
such as El Niño and
La Niña, to predict
seasonal weather
variations.
Long-Range Forecasting

Climate Patterns Statistical Models

Long-range forecasts Statistical models
take into account are used to
long-term climate analyze historical
patterns and trends, weather data and
such as El Niño and identify patterns
La Niña, to predict that can help
seasonal weather predict future
variations. weather
conditions.
Long-Range Forecasting

Climate Patterns Statistical Models Uncertainty

Long-range forecasts Statistical models Long-range forecasts are
take into account are used to generally less accurate
long-term climate analyze historical than short-range
patterns and trends, weather data and forecasts, as weather
such as El Niño and identify patterns patterns can be more
La Niña, to predict that can help unpredictable over longer
seasonal weather predict future periods.
variations. weather
conditions.
Interpreting Weather Data
Data Type Description

Indicates the degree of

Temperature
hotness or coldness of
the air.

Precipitation Refers to any form of water

falling from the atmosphere,
such as rain, snow, sleet, or
hail.
Wind Speed and Direction
Indicates the speed and
direction of the air movement.

Cloud Cover Describes the amount of the

sky that is covered by
clouds.
Preparing for Extreme
Weather
Preparing for Extreme
Weather
Stay Informed
Stay informed about
weather forecasts and
warnings through
reliable sources, such as
the National Weather
Service.
Preparing for Extreme
Weather
Stay Informed Prepare a Safety Kit
Stay informed about Assemble a safety kit
weather forecasts and that includes essential
warnings through items such as food,
reliable sources, such as water, first-aid supplies,
the National Weather and a weather radio.
Service.
Preparing for Extreme
Weather
Stay Informed Prepare a Safety Kit
Stay informed about Assemble a safety kit
weather forecasts and that includes essential
warnings through items such as food,
reliable sources, such as water, first-aid supplies,
the National Weather and a weather radio.
Service.

Secure Your Property

Take steps to secure
your property from
potential damage,
such as boarding up
windows or securing
loose objects.
Preparing for Extreme
Weather
Stay Informed Prepare a Safety Kit
Stay informed about Assemble a safety kit
weather forecasts and that includes essential
warnings through items such as food,
reliable sources, such as water, first-aid supplies,
the National Weather and a weather radio.
Service.

Secure Your Property Evacuate If Necessary

Take steps to secure If you are advised to
your property from evacuate, do so promptly
potential damage, and follow the
such as boarding up instructions of local
windows or securing authorities.
loose objects.
The Future of Weather
Forecasting
The Future of Weather
Forecasting

Artificial Intelligence
AI-powered forecasting
models are becoming
increasingly
sophisticated, improving
accuracy and providing
more detailed
predictions.
The Future of Weather
Forecasting

Artificial Intelligence Satellite Technology

AI-powered forecasting Advanced satellite
models are becoming technology provides more
increasingly comprehensive and
sophisticated, improving accurate weather data,
accuracy and providing enhancing our
more detailed understanding of global
predictions. weather patterns.
The Future of Weather
Forecasting

Artificial Intelligence Satellite Technology

AI-powered forecasting Advanced satellite
models are becoming technology provides more
increasingly comprehensive and
sophisticated, improving accurate weather data,
accuracy and providing enhancing our
more detailed understanding of global
predictions. weather patterns.

Data Sharing and

Collaboration
Increased collaboration
and data sharing among
weather agencies are
leading to more
accurate and
comprehensive
forecasts.
The Future of Weather
Forecasting

Artificial Intelligence Satellite Technology

AI-powered forecasting Advanced satellite
models are becoming technology provides more
increasingly comprehensive and
sophisticated, improving accurate weather data,
accuracy and providing enhancing our
more detailed understanding of global
predictions. weather patterns.

Data Sharing and Hyperlocal Forecasting

Collaboration
Increased collaboration The future of forecasting
and data sharing among includes hyperlocal
weather agencies are predictions, providing more
leading to more accurate and detailed
accurate and weather information for
comprehensive specific locations.
forecasts.