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Lightning
Grade 5
Science Magazine & World of Science
 
Weather and Climate, Topic 5: Air Masses and Fronts
Weather Watch—Then and Now
Keyword: WATCH

Did You Know...
Wind speeds in a tornado can reach 250 mph—and higher!

 

Sky Watch

Direct from the weather satellite to your computer! See the weather over the United States, then click a region for a close-up view. Compare the weather maps created by radar with those from satellites.

Questions

  1. What is the forecast for tomorrow in the United Kingdom (UK)?

  2. Where are storms present in the United States today? What kind of storms are they?

  3. What is the current high temperature in the United States?

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Franklin's Forecast

This site is a must for weather fans and weather watchers! Learn how to make your own weather station, how to read radar, and more.

Questions

  1. Which is easier for meteorologists to forecast: the intensity of approaching rain or the location?

  2. What happens when cold air meets warm air? How can this affect weather?

  3. When did scientists begin using radar to predict the weather?

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