Sunday, April 13, 2014

Isotachs: NOAA Upper Level Air Analysis




Isotachs are lines that depict consistent windspeed over a specific area. They also show wind direction and the movement of the wind itself. In this map, the depiction of the upper level air analysis from the National Weather Service forecast  for the United States. In addition to speed and direction these isotechs also show how many states are being affected and the severity.

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