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It shows them the movement of weather systems which they can then use for the current days weather. For example if yesterdays map showed a cold front over a city and today's current map shows the cold front moved 100 miles from yesterday. They can then use that information to figure out where that cold front will be the next day along with what weather a certain area will get.

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To see how the weather has changed in the past 24 hours.

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What do meteorologists use charts and graphs?

Another name for a weather map is forecast. Many meteolologists use these satillite maps to predict the weather and deliever the weather to all citizens.


Can a weather map and weather symbols be used to forecast the weather accurately?

That is what meteorologists use to show us what is going on with the weather and what weather to expect. The map and symbols that you see on the television are only a very small part of how they come up with a forecast. There are weather models and different weather data that they use to actually come up with the forecast and make the map you see on television.


On a weather map how can you compare the speed and direction of winds?

By looking at the isobars.


What type of map shows weather conditions?

flow map for routes....isopleth,climograph,ergograph for weather...


How do meteorologists combine data from weather radar and weather satellites to gather information about the atmosphere?

The National Weather Service makes most of the national maps you see at the Hydrometeorological Prediction Center in Camp Springs, MD. Meteorologists there analyze observed data from both surface observation stations and weather baloons to determine existing weather patterns. These maps are then sent across the country for use to assist forecasters across the nation. The surface map, (usually the one you see on TV) comes primarily from ground observations, and they draw lines of equal pressure (isobars) across the map to get a general idea of the basic weather pattern because the pressure values give clues as to what type of weather is occuring. You can also draw lines of equal temperature (isotherms) and equal dewpoint (isodrosotherms) to get a better picture of what is happening. Forecast maps, a part of the new National Digital Forecast Database are produced at each of the 122 National Weather Service local Weather Forecast Offices. There meteorologists use the latest observed data and computer models to produce a 7 day forecast.

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Why would a meteorologist compare a new weather map with one that is 24 hours?

To see how the weather has changed in the past 24 hours.


What do meteorologists use charts and graphs?

Another name for a weather map is forecast. Many meteolologists use these satillite maps to predict the weather and deliever the weather to all citizens.


What is a meteorologists diagram called showing frequency and strengths of air currents at a particular location?

weather map


Can a weather map and weather symbols be used to forecast the weather accurately?

That is what meteorologists use to show us what is going on with the weather and what weather to expect. The map and symbols that you see on the television are only a very small part of how they come up with a forecast. There are weather models and different weather data that they use to actually come up with the forecast and make the map you see on television.


On a weather map how can you compare the speed and direction of winds?

By looking at the isobars.


What do weather maps show?

Weather maps show changes in wind directions, cloud and storm formations. Meteorologists can tell when a hurricane is forming or when a rain storm is coming by using this map.


What map is used for road maps?

Well a road MAP is a map so technically a road map is used for a road map. On the other side its like a climate map is like a weather map and usually tourists and meteorologists use climate maps. Road maps are like street maps.


What is the difference between Meteorologists and station model?

A meteorologist is someone who studies weather and uses information from Doppler radar, weather satellites, computers and other instruments to make weather maps and provide forecasts. A station model indicates weather using a combination of symbols on a map.


What kind of map is a weather map?

a map shows the weather


What type of weather map show isobars on a weather map?

A map with isobars is a front map.


What is the name of a weather map?

A meteorological map or usually, simply, a weather map.


When did the first weather map come into being?

The weather map was not developed until the telegraph was working. Back in the 1870's, the first weather map came to be. At that time, the government meteorologists worked for the US Army Signal Service. Later, this department became the Weather Bureau and now it is known as the National Weather Service.