Resources and Additional Information
Today's technology allows us to access more information than ever. I have created this page to provide students with an opportunity for further exploration in their study of weather. The resources listed here are great educational supplements to what we cover in class and I encourage students to view their content. A few of these will be utilized in some of our lessons and some are for those wishing to learn even more. These are also great sources of up to date information on weather conditions that impact our lives and I have highlighted topics that we will be discussing in class.
I've also included a link to the Skywarn Spotter's training website, a series of tutorials about how to become an actual "reporter of ground truths" during severe weather conditions here in Mississippi. The key concepts of being a Skywarn Spotter are summed up in A.C.E.S which stands for Awareness, Communication, Escape Routes and Safe Zones. As you can see, being aware of the weather around you in the first step in staying safe!
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1. Radar from Brandon, MS
This website gives a real time look at local weather patterns as seen through radar images. This is my own "go to" site where I can easily see where severe storms are located and in what direction they are moving. Severe thunderstorm, flash floods and tornado warnings are shown on screen. To see the radar images in a loop, choose "reflectivity: composite: loop" from the left hand column. When the loop starts, go to the bottom right and turn on the "auto update."
http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=dgx
2. National Weather Service
This is a very well known website maintained by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and has great educational links. They have information on weather safety and provide a downloadable hurricane tracking map that is a fun way to learn or practice longitude and latitude plotting skills.
http://www.weather.gov/
3. Weather Underground
The name may seem a little strange for a weather site, but this resource has fantastic weather infographics sure to catch your attention. Check out their "Be In the Know" section to learn about global weather events. There's even a column on the right hand side where you can view daily climatology reports about the the lowest and highest temperatures ever recorded for a certain date.
http://www.wunderground.com/
4. Forecast
This website allows you to view precipitation patterns on a local, regional or global basis by clicking to see an animated version of actual reported values. This site provides a weekly forecast including max/min temperatures. For amazing satellite views of weather maps from around the world, click on Weather Atlas.
http://forecast.io/#/f/31.1721,-89.2948
5. Weather Spark
I chose this website specifically for the way it gives detailed text versions of sky cover. In class, we will learn to properly use terms like partly cloudy and mostly cloudy. The main site is free and there is an opportunity to download weather data from any station in the U.S. for a fee.
https://weatherspark.com/
6. Intellicast
This site is set up as a video portal with meteorologists explaining weather events in a manner similar to a weather broadcast on TV. Several videos are available on subjects such as hail, hurricanes and tornadoes. I recommend watching the one that explains how hail forms.
http://www.intellicast.com/Video/Player.aspx?id=a5a17e3f-62b9-482c-8747-5deeef3d8e63
7. Skywarn Spotter Training
The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Jackson, MS, routinely schedules training sessions for civilians in the safe observation and reporting of severe weather events. The trained individuals provide "ground truths" about actual conditions that are vital to getting timely warnings out to the public. The site provides a link to a Spotter's Field Guide with information on flash flood and lighting safety and other subjects. These safety measures are good for all families to know and heed.
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/jan/?n=spotter_train_schd
Today's technology allows us to access more information than ever. I have created this page to provide students with an opportunity for further exploration in their study of weather. The resources listed here are great educational supplements to what we cover in class and I encourage students to view their content. A few of these will be utilized in some of our lessons and some are for those wishing to learn even more. These are also great sources of up to date information on weather conditions that impact our lives and I have highlighted topics that we will be discussing in class.
I've also included a link to the Skywarn Spotter's training website, a series of tutorials about how to become an actual "reporter of ground truths" during severe weather conditions here in Mississippi. The key concepts of being a Skywarn Spotter are summed up in A.C.E.S which stands for Awareness, Communication, Escape Routes and Safe Zones. As you can see, being aware of the weather around you in the first step in staying safe!
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1. Radar from Brandon, MS
This website gives a real time look at local weather patterns as seen through radar images. This is my own "go to" site where I can easily see where severe storms are located and in what direction they are moving. Severe thunderstorm, flash floods and tornado warnings are shown on screen. To see the radar images in a loop, choose "reflectivity: composite: loop" from the left hand column. When the loop starts, go to the bottom right and turn on the "auto update."
http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=dgx
2. National Weather Service
This is a very well known website maintained by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and has great educational links. They have information on weather safety and provide a downloadable hurricane tracking map that is a fun way to learn or practice longitude and latitude plotting skills.
http://www.weather.gov/
3. Weather Underground
The name may seem a little strange for a weather site, but this resource has fantastic weather infographics sure to catch your attention. Check out their "Be In the Know" section to learn about global weather events. There's even a column on the right hand side where you can view daily climatology reports about the the lowest and highest temperatures ever recorded for a certain date.
http://www.wunderground.com/
4. Forecast
This website allows you to view precipitation patterns on a local, regional or global basis by clicking to see an animated version of actual reported values. This site provides a weekly forecast including max/min temperatures. For amazing satellite views of weather maps from around the world, click on Weather Atlas.
http://forecast.io/#/f/31.1721,-89.2948
5. Weather Spark
I chose this website specifically for the way it gives detailed text versions of sky cover. In class, we will learn to properly use terms like partly cloudy and mostly cloudy. The main site is free and there is an opportunity to download weather data from any station in the U.S. for a fee.
https://weatherspark.com/
6. Intellicast
This site is set up as a video portal with meteorologists explaining weather events in a manner similar to a weather broadcast on TV. Several videos are available on subjects such as hail, hurricanes and tornadoes. I recommend watching the one that explains how hail forms.
http://www.intellicast.com/Video/Player.aspx?id=a5a17e3f-62b9-482c-8747-5deeef3d8e63
7. Skywarn Spotter Training
The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Jackson, MS, routinely schedules training sessions for civilians in the safe observation and reporting of severe weather events. The trained individuals provide "ground truths" about actual conditions that are vital to getting timely warnings out to the public. The site provides a link to a Spotter's Field Guide with information on flash flood and lighting safety and other subjects. These safety measures are good for all families to know and heed.
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/jan/?n=spotter_train_schd
Created: Summer 2015
Last Updated: July 6, 2015
Copyright @ Martha Resavy
All rights reserved.
Last Updated: July 6, 2015
Copyright @ Martha Resavy
All rights reserved.