Synoptic Weather Maps Flashcards
1
Q
SUMMER Characteristics
A
Nov-Mar Tropical cyclone No KHP SA/SIHPC and MLC further south Moist interior - cloud cover + rainfall High interior Temps Moisture front over interior Few coastal LPC
2
Q
WINTER Characteristics
A
May-Aug No tropical cyclone KHP present SA/SIHPC + MLC further North Dry interior - no cloud cover + little rainfall LOW interior Temps NO moisture front Coastal low on coastline Cape Town is wet
3
Q
(circle)
A
Rain
4
Q
(comma)
A
Drizzle
5
Q
(upside down triangle)
A
Showers
6
Q
(solid triangle)
A
Hail
7
Q
(3 lines)
A
Fog
8
Q
(2 lines)
A
Mist
9
Q
(K)
A
Thunderstorm
10
Q
( K+🔽 )
A
Thunderstorm with hail
