Archives: Weather Model terms

  • September 24, 2024
    - Moist air mass originating over the ocean.
  • September 24, 2024
    - A regional phenomena where the heat low shifts east across the Pacific Northwest, along an onshore flow of cool,…
  • September 24, 2024
    - Large downbursts with 2.5 miles or larger outflow diameter and damaging winds lasting 5 to 20 minutes. Intense macrobursts…
  • September 24, 2024
  • September 24, 2024
    The center of an area of low pressure, accompanied by cyclonic and inward wind flow in the northern hemisphere. Also…
  • September 24, 2024
    - Low Level Jet. Strong Planetary Boundary Layer winds which advect warmer temperatures and moisture into the forecast area.
  • September 24, 2024
    - In probability of precipitation statements, the equivalent of a 60 or 70 percent chance.
  • September 24, 2024
    An electrical discharge from a thunderstorm.