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Distribution of isobars on a map is connected with the direction and speed of the wind. As the isobars grow closer together it shows a rapid change in barometric pressure, which can indicate a storm front approaching - and that usually means increased winds.
On a weather map, the lines of equal pressure (isobars) also illustrate the pressure gradient or change of pressure per distance. The higher the pressure gradient, the higher the winds speed. Thus, when the isobars are close together, the gradient is high, and winds are higher than where the isobars are further apart. Wind can also be affected by local considerations, hills, valleys, and buildings can modify the gradient wind's direction and speed.
You can express or determine the speed of wind using the Beaufort Wind Scale.
It means the wind will be weak.
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isobars measure speed. the closer the ba r the faster the wind speed
Generally speaking, the closer the isobars are to one another, the faster the wind speed.
High winds. The closer the isobars - the higher the wind speed will be.
in graphs to indicate lines of equal pressureIsobars show wind speed. The closer the isobars are spaced - the stronger the wind is.
Distribution of isobars on a map is connected with the direction and speed of the wind. As the isobars grow closer together it shows a rapid change in barometric pressure, which can indicate a storm front approaching - and that usually means increased winds.
as the isobar comes closer, the wind generates speed, thus, accelerating and increasing its speed, while in the other hand, as the isobar gets farther, the wind speed suddenly decreases.
Closely spaced isobars indicate large pressure changes over a small area and suggest strengthening winds.Widely spaced isobars portray a "flat" or weak pressure gradient typical of light-wind situations.
On a weather map, the lines of equal pressure (isobars) also illustrate the pressure gradient or change of pressure per distance. The higher the pressure gradient, the higher the winds speed. Thus, when the isobars are close together, the gradient is high, and winds are higher than where the isobars are further apart. Wind can also be affected by local considerations, hills, valleys, and buildings can modify the gradient wind's direction and speed.
where isobars are spaced far apart.
the worlds highest average wind speed is 231 mph
regions where isobars are spaced far apart
You can express or determine the speed of wind using the Beaufort Wind Scale.