Weather Conditions Flashcards
1
Q
What causes seabreeze?
A
The low pressure cold air from the sea flowing to mix with the high pressure warm air on land.
-when the maximum land air temp is reached that is when sea breeze will be strongest
2
Q
What are the wind speeds that are considered a small craft advisory?
A
18 to 33 kt
3
Q
What are the wind speeds that are considered gale warnings?
A
34 to 47 KT
4
Q
What are the wind speeds that are considered hurricane force winds?
A
Anything greater than 64 mph
