A good pilot is always learning, hence this collection of weather images that show interesting weather elements. Over the years I've been collecting and saving wx shots when it turned interesting.
It helps to make the link between "that image" and the "real live weather" when confronted with weather info before a flight. Making the "go/no-go decision" is an important phase prior to any flight.
Assessing the weather is a fundamental responsibility that comes with the pilot's license. Taking the decision "I cancel this flight" isn't always the easiest one, but mostly the wisest.
Synoptics
The famous "Synoptic surface charts" assist in putting numbers on the weather, as well showing frontal activity, strong winds and a basic outlook. It is very wise to check what's coming your way.
Is that Low bringing humid instable air from over the sea, or is a nicer High changing the whole picture? Penetrating a cold front is definitely not what one wants to try with a light aircraft. An approaching front, even small, can create gusty conditions that exceed the demonstrated crosswind limitations of your machine. The same applies for the visibility with the associated precipitation.
Monochrome satellite image
Secondly, the good old basic "monochrome satellite image" is very useful. It shows the location of clouds, Lows, fronts relative to the map. Also, even with only black and white colours, a first impression of the clouds can be made. The more white the cloud, the higher its altitude. TS's are clearly visible and mostly well defined when not embedded. They scream: avoid.
Lightning
Online wx radar images help to have an idea of what the wx is producing. Is it just light rain or are some huge cells present producing heavy showers?
Blitzradars assist in this matter as well as they indicate TS activity.
Intensive Rain
A very useful satellite photo regarding this matter is the ”Multi-Sensor Precipitation Estimate” of EUMETSAT. The MPE helps to look for areas with intensive rain, often convective precipitation.
Useful websites are http://www.meteox.com and http://www.buienradar.nl
On these, 'the red stuff' is certainly to avoid. Knowing the dominant wind aloft certainly helps to circumnavigate these more safely and planning a better route.
Snow
During winter, the colored "Snow RGB" of EUMETSAT is worth consulting. It helps in the detection of fog and low clouds and especially: snow during day-time. This is not obvious on the standard monochrome photos. Due to the channels used the absorption of snow and ice particles show results in the red spectrum. Clouds with ice particles appear orange (small particles) to red (large particles). When snow crystals are present on the ground its shows full red. Fog and low clouds appear rather white.
Fog
Nice IR pictures exist showing fog and low clouds very clearly. These are very handy, especially at night.
Surface winds
Anything that helps to improve your situational awareness is a plus. Websites used by outdoor sportsmen, sailors or kitesurfers are among them. Surface winds for locations that don't have METARs are quickly checked on http://www.windfinder.com
Uncontrolled aerodromes rarely show weather information. On flat land, interpolating between METARS of surrounding aerodromes can prevent stupid moves.
Disclaimer:
- Opinions provided here are my own. All material provided within this page is for informational and educational purposes only. In no way is any of the content on this website to be construed as instruction.
- I do not have any financial interests in any of the products or companies mentioned.
It helps to make the link between "that image" and the "real live weather" when confronted with weather info before a flight. Making the "go/no-go decision" is an important phase prior to any flight.
Assessing the weather is a fundamental responsibility that comes with the pilot's license. Taking the decision "I cancel this flight" isn't always the easiest one, but mostly the wisest.
Synoptics
The famous "Synoptic surface charts" assist in putting numbers on the weather, as well showing frontal activity, strong winds and a basic outlook. It is very wise to check what's coming your way.
Is that Low bringing humid instable air from over the sea, or is a nicer High changing the whole picture? Penetrating a cold front is definitely not what one wants to try with a light aircraft. An approaching front, even small, can create gusty conditions that exceed the demonstrated crosswind limitations of your machine. The same applies for the visibility with the associated precipitation.
Monochrome satellite image
Secondly, the good old basic "monochrome satellite image" is very useful. It shows the location of clouds, Lows, fronts relative to the map. Also, even with only black and white colours, a first impression of the clouds can be made. The more white the cloud, the higher its altitude. TS's are clearly visible and mostly well defined when not embedded. They scream: avoid.
Lightning
Online wx radar images help to have an idea of what the wx is producing. Is it just light rain or are some huge cells present producing heavy showers?
Blitzradars assist in this matter as well as they indicate TS activity.
Intensive Rain
A very useful satellite photo regarding this matter is the ”Multi-Sensor Precipitation Estimate” of EUMETSAT. The MPE helps to look for areas with intensive rain, often convective precipitation.
Useful websites are http://www.meteox.com and http://www.buienradar.nl
On these, 'the red stuff' is certainly to avoid. Knowing the dominant wind aloft certainly helps to circumnavigate these more safely and planning a better route.
Snow
During winter, the colored "Snow RGB" of EUMETSAT is worth consulting. It helps in the detection of fog and low clouds and especially: snow during day-time. This is not obvious on the standard monochrome photos. Due to the channels used the absorption of snow and ice particles show results in the red spectrum. Clouds with ice particles appear orange (small particles) to red (large particles). When snow crystals are present on the ground its shows full red. Fog and low clouds appear rather white.
Fog
Nice IR pictures exist showing fog and low clouds very clearly. These are very handy, especially at night.
Surface winds
Anything that helps to improve your situational awareness is a plus. Websites used by outdoor sportsmen, sailors or kitesurfers are among them. Surface winds for locations that don't have METARs are quickly checked on http://www.windfinder.com
Uncontrolled aerodromes rarely show weather information. On flat land, interpolating between METARS of surrounding aerodromes can prevent stupid moves.
Disclaimer:
- Opinions provided here are my own. All material provided within this page is for informational and educational purposes only. In no way is any of the content on this website to be construed as instruction.
- I do not have any financial interests in any of the products or companies mentioned.
Although the satellite image is a few hours old, the presence of serious TS is visible in the southwest of Germany.
Copyright 2011 EUMETSAT
Copyright 2011 EUMETSAT
August 24th. The heavy CB's and TS and assiociated heavy rain.
August 24th. The lightning counts confirm the presence of heavy CB's and TS.
The webcam on the Frankfurt Messe shows how such weather looks.
For more than a week, an Indian summer as never seen before is occuring over Europe. This satellite image shows an anticyclone over Central Europe. We have stable, dry air with temperatures up to 28 degrees at the last day of september. Where were you last summer?
Info courtesy of Meteotest.
Info courtesy of Meteotest.
That's what we call "a front" over the Atlantic. Invading Europe in the coming days.
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Copyright 2011 EUMETSAT
A planned local IFR check went down the drain today when thunder and hail appeared over my planned route. :(
The METARS tell a bit of this story. For info SHRAGS means Showers of Rain and Small hail (< 5mm).
EBAW 061420Z 27007KT 9999 SCT023 05/02 Q1007 RETS NOSIG=
EBAW 061350Z 28010KT 9999 SCT023 05/02 Q1007 RETSRA RETSGS NOSIG=
EBAW 061320Z 30016KT 3500 SHRA BR FEW012 BKN020CB 04/01 Q1007 BECMG 9999 NSW=
EBAW 061250Z 26013KT 9999 SCT020CB BKN025 05/02 Q1007 TEMPO 4000 SHRAGS=
EBAW 061220Z 24010KT 9999 -SHRA SCT025CB 06/02 Q1006 TEMPO 4000 SHRAGS=
EBAW 061150Z 25015KT 9999 SCT021CB 06/01 Q1007 TEMPO 4000 SHRAGS=
EBAW 061120Z 24013KT 9999 FEW025CB 07/02 Q1006 TEMPO 4000 SHRAGS=
EBAW 061050Z 24013KT 9999 FEW025CB 06/02 Q1006 TEMPO 4000 SHRAGS=
EBAW 061020Z 24012KT 210V270 9999 FEW025TCU 05/02 Q1007 NOSIG=
Synoptic chart courtesy of Jeppesen.
The METARS tell a bit of this story. For info SHRAGS means Showers of Rain and Small hail (< 5mm).
EBAW 061420Z 27007KT 9999 SCT023 05/02 Q1007 RETS NOSIG=
EBAW 061350Z 28010KT 9999 SCT023 05/02 Q1007 RETSRA RETSGS NOSIG=
EBAW 061320Z 30016KT 3500 SHRA BR FEW012 BKN020CB 04/01 Q1007 BECMG 9999 NSW=
EBAW 061250Z 26013KT 9999 SCT020CB BKN025 05/02 Q1007 TEMPO 4000 SHRAGS=
EBAW 061220Z 24010KT 9999 -SHRA SCT025CB 06/02 Q1006 TEMPO 4000 SHRAGS=
EBAW 061150Z 25015KT 9999 SCT021CB 06/01 Q1007 TEMPO 4000 SHRAGS=
EBAW 061120Z 24013KT 9999 FEW025CB 07/02 Q1006 TEMPO 4000 SHRAGS=
EBAW 061050Z 24013KT 9999 FEW025CB 06/02 Q1006 TEMPO 4000 SHRAGS=
EBAW 061020Z 24012KT 210V270 9999 FEW025TCU 05/02 Q1007 NOSIG=
Synoptic chart courtesy of Jeppesen.
Have a look at this one. A real Low pressure system (970) moving eastbound over France. This system is a synonym for real bad weather. The Metars of Paris Orly below show a period of several hours around this significant weather chart of 0600 UTC.
LFPO 160800Z 26014KT 9999 FEW013 BKN030 09/08 Q0980 NOSIG=
LFPO 160730Z 28015KT 9999 -RA SCT013 BKN043 10/09 Q0980 NOSIG=
LFPO 160700Z 28018KT 8000 RA FEW014 BKN036 10/10 Q0980 NOSIG=
LFPO 160630Z 28025G35KT 6000 RA SCT012 BKN020 10/10 Q0980 NOSIG=
LFPO 160600Z 22024G39KT 6000 -RA OVC011 13/12 Q0978 TEMPO 23025G45KT 3000 +RA BKN004=
LFPO 160530Z 22024G40KT 6000 -RA OVC011 13/12 Q0979 TEMPO 3000 +RA BKN004=
LFPO 160500Z 22023G35KT 190V250 6000 -RA OVC010 13/12 Q0980 NOSIG=
LFPO 160430Z 22022G37KT 190V250 7000 -RA SCT008 BKN011 12/12 Q0981 NOSIG=
LFPO 160400Z 22021G36KT 190V250 6000 -RA SCT008 BKN011 12/11 Q0982 TEMPO 22025G40KT 3000 RA BKN003=
LFPO 160330Z 22020G35KT 6000 -RA SCT008 BKN011 12/11 Q0983 TEMPO 22025G40KT 3000 RA BKN003=
LFPO 160300Z 22021G35KT 6000 RA SCT008 BKN010 11/11 Q0984 TEMPO 22025G40KT 3000 RA BKN003=
LFPO 160230Z 21024G38KT 6000 RA SCT008 BKN011 11/10 Q0985 TEMPO 22025G40KT 3000 RA BKN003=
LFPO 160200Z 22023G38KT 190V250 6000 RA BKN012 11/10 Q0986 TEMPO 22025G40KT 3000 RA BKN003=
Info courtesy of Meteotest.
LFPO 160800Z 26014KT 9999 FEW013 BKN030 09/08 Q0980 NOSIG=
LFPO 160730Z 28015KT 9999 -RA SCT013 BKN043 10/09 Q0980 NOSIG=
LFPO 160700Z 28018KT 8000 RA FEW014 BKN036 10/10 Q0980 NOSIG=
LFPO 160630Z 28025G35KT 6000 RA SCT012 BKN020 10/10 Q0980 NOSIG=
LFPO 160600Z 22024G39KT 6000 -RA OVC011 13/12 Q0978 TEMPO 23025G45KT 3000 +RA BKN004=
LFPO 160530Z 22024G40KT 6000 -RA OVC011 13/12 Q0979 TEMPO 3000 +RA BKN004=
LFPO 160500Z 22023G35KT 190V250 6000 -RA OVC010 13/12 Q0980 NOSIG=
LFPO 160430Z 22022G37KT 190V250 7000 -RA SCT008 BKN011 12/12 Q0981 NOSIG=
LFPO 160400Z 22021G36KT 190V250 6000 -RA SCT008 BKN011 12/11 Q0982 TEMPO 22025G40KT 3000 RA BKN003=
LFPO 160330Z 22020G35KT 6000 -RA SCT008 BKN011 12/11 Q0983 TEMPO 22025G40KT 3000 RA BKN003=
LFPO 160300Z 22021G35KT 6000 RA SCT008 BKN010 11/11 Q0984 TEMPO 22025G40KT 3000 RA BKN003=
LFPO 160230Z 21024G38KT 6000 RA SCT008 BKN011 11/10 Q0985 TEMPO 22025G40KT 3000 RA BKN003=
LFPO 160200Z 22023G38KT 190V250 6000 RA BKN012 11/10 Q0986 TEMPO 22025G40KT 3000 RA BKN003=
Info courtesy of Meteotest.
Rain on the northwest side of the Alps. Perfect example of orographic precipitation. Wind from the northwest.
Another stormy day on 05/01.
EBAW 050820Z 29022G39KT 9999 FEW014 BKN035 09/07 Q0993 TEMPO 25027G40KT=
EBAW 050750Z 29018G29KT 6000 -RA SCT014 BKN027 08/06 Q0993 TEMPO 25027G45KT=
EBAW 050720Z 29029G42KT 3700 +RA SCT014 BKN027 08/05 Q0993 TEMPO 25027G45KT=
EBAW 050650Z 26023G34KT 9999 SCT024 BKN039 11/07 Q0993 TEMPO 25027G45KT=
EBAW 050620Z 26022G37KT 220V280 9999 -RA SCT012 BKN024 11/07 Q0993 TEMPO 25027G45KT=
EBAW 050550Z 26023G36KT 220V280 9999 SCT025 BKN029 10/07 Q0994 TEMPO 25027G45KT=
EBAW 050520Z AUTO 26022G37KT 220V280 9999 VV/// 11/07 Q0995=
EBAW 050450Z AUTO 26021G36KT 230V300 9999 SCT020/// SCT025/// OVC033/// 10/07 Q0995=
EBAW 050420Z AUTO 26021KT 220V280 7000 -RA FEW015/// SCT017/// BKN020/// 10/07 Q0996=
EBAW 050350Z AUTO 26019G31KT 6000 -RA FEW010/// SCT015/// BKN018/// 09/07 Q0997=
EBAW 050320Z AUTO 26022G37KT 3800 -SHRA FEW005/// SCT011/// BKN027/// 09/07 Q0998=
EBAW 050250Z AUTO 26021G35KT 9999 -SHRA BKN021/// OVC024/// 10/07 Q0998=
EBAW 050220Z AUTO 25021G35KT 210V280 9000 -RA BKN022/// OVC026/// 10/07 Q0998=
EBAW 050150Z AUTO 24020G32KT 210V270 9000 -RA SCT020/// OVC023/// 09/07 Q0999=
EBAW 050120Z AUTO 25019G29KT 9999 -SHRA FEW018/// BKN021/// OVC024/// 09/06 Q1000=
EBAW 050050Z AUTO 25020G35KT 9999 SCT018/// OVC021/// 09/07 Q1000=
EBAW 050020Z AUTO 23017G29KT 9999 -RA BKN011/// BKN014/// OVC017/// 08/06 Q1001=
EBAW 042350Z AUTO 24019G29KT 210V270 9999 -RA BKN012/// BKN014/// OVC016/// 08/06 Q1002=
Info courtesy of Meteotest.
EBAW 050820Z 29022G39KT 9999 FEW014 BKN035 09/07 Q0993 TEMPO 25027G40KT=
EBAW 050750Z 29018G29KT 6000 -RA SCT014 BKN027 08/06 Q0993 TEMPO 25027G45KT=
EBAW 050720Z 29029G42KT 3700 +RA SCT014 BKN027 08/05 Q0993 TEMPO 25027G45KT=
EBAW 050650Z 26023G34KT 9999 SCT024 BKN039 11/07 Q0993 TEMPO 25027G45KT=
EBAW 050620Z 26022G37KT 220V280 9999 -RA SCT012 BKN024 11/07 Q0993 TEMPO 25027G45KT=
EBAW 050550Z 26023G36KT 220V280 9999 SCT025 BKN029 10/07 Q0994 TEMPO 25027G45KT=
EBAW 050520Z AUTO 26022G37KT 220V280 9999 VV/// 11/07 Q0995=
EBAW 050450Z AUTO 26021G36KT 230V300 9999 SCT020/// SCT025/// OVC033/// 10/07 Q0995=
EBAW 050420Z AUTO 26021KT 220V280 7000 -RA FEW015/// SCT017/// BKN020/// 10/07 Q0996=
EBAW 050350Z AUTO 26019G31KT 6000 -RA FEW010/// SCT015/// BKN018/// 09/07 Q0997=
EBAW 050320Z AUTO 26022G37KT 3800 -SHRA FEW005/// SCT011/// BKN027/// 09/07 Q0998=
EBAW 050250Z AUTO 26021G35KT 9999 -SHRA BKN021/// OVC024/// 10/07 Q0998=
EBAW 050220Z AUTO 25021G35KT 210V280 9000 -RA BKN022/// OVC026/// 10/07 Q0998=
EBAW 050150Z AUTO 24020G32KT 210V270 9000 -RA SCT020/// OVC023/// 09/07 Q0999=
EBAW 050120Z AUTO 25019G29KT 9999 -SHRA FEW018/// BKN021/// OVC024/// 09/06 Q1000=
EBAW 050050Z AUTO 25020G35KT 9999 SCT018/// OVC021/// 09/07 Q1000=
EBAW 050020Z AUTO 23017G29KT 9999 -RA BKN011/// BKN014/// OVC017/// 08/06 Q1001=
EBAW 042350Z AUTO 24019G29KT 210V270 9999 -RA BKN012/// BKN014/// OVC016/// 08/06 Q1002=
Info courtesy of Meteotest.
Meteosat satellite photo of 28 dec 2011. A real low pressure system, anticlockwise, above Scotland. The long coldfront trailing, just reaches Spain.
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Copyright 2011 EUMETSAT
Weather chart of January 18th 2012. A real low pressure system, anticlockwise, in front of Scandinavia. Notice the closely spaced isobars, meaning very strong winds will be present.
As an example Vagar, one of the Faeröer islands, has the following horrifying METAR:
EKVG 181211Z 28033G75KT 230V320 9999 BKN020CB 03/M02 Q0985 MIN WIND 850FT 06KT WIND THR 12 28025G51 200V320 RMK WIND 850FT 29040G95KT 220V320=
Info courtesy of Meteotest.
As an example Vagar, one of the Faeröer islands, has the following horrifying METAR:
EKVG 181211Z 28033G75KT 230V320 9999 BKN020CB 03/M02 Q0985 MIN WIND 850FT 06KT WIND THR 12 28025G51 200V320 RMK WIND 850FT 29040G95KT 220V320=
Info courtesy of Meteotest.
Meteosat satellite photo of January 18th 2012. A real low pressure system, anticlockwise, in front of Scandinavia.
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Copyright 2012 EUMETSAT
More details of the weather at Vagar today. Graph nicely showing the passage of the Low.
Info courtesy of http://www.fae.fo
Info courtesy of http://www.fae.fo
More details of the weather at Vagar today. Graph showing the wind direction.
Info courtesy of http://www.fae.fo
Info courtesy of http://www.fae.fo
More details of the weather at Vagar today. Graph illustrating the severity of the wind.
Info courtesy of http://www.fae.fo
Info courtesy of http://www.fae.fo
METAR EBBR 291350Z 04007KT 9000 BKN017 M00/M04 Q1029 NOSIG=
To fly or not to fly?
A cold METAR is one thing, known icing is another.
It's always wise to check the relationship between temperature and dewpoints aloft. With a freezing level near the surface and a high relative humidity the chances of meeting icing conditions are high.
When present at low level -like this example shows- it is a good idea to see if a FL above or below is an option.
Graph courtesy of Belgocontrol http://www.belgocontrol.be
To fly or not to fly?
A cold METAR is one thing, known icing is another.
It's always wise to check the relationship between temperature and dewpoints aloft. With a freezing level near the surface and a high relative humidity the chances of meeting icing conditions are high.
When present at low level -like this example shows- it is a good idea to see if a FL above or below is an option.
Graph courtesy of Belgocontrol http://www.belgocontrol.be
In the afternoon of Feb 3, the first snow fell over the Benelux. The predictions were spot on and lasted for only 2 hours.
This photo shows the day after. Clouds with small ice particles appear orange (Italy and coast of the Maghreb).
When snow crystals are present on the ground its shows full red. Fog and low clouds appear white.
For info, the METAR of Brussels at that time was not for beginners.
EBBR 040820Z 10001KT 1600 R25L/0325V0600N R25R/0450V1800U R02/1000D BR BR SCT001 M11/M12 Q1041 RMK R02/////// R25R/290057 NOSIG=
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This photo shows the day after. Clouds with small ice particles appear orange (Italy and coast of the Maghreb).
When snow crystals are present on the ground its shows full red. Fog and low clouds appear white.
For info, the METAR of Brussels at that time was not for beginners.
EBBR 040820Z 10001KT 1600 R25L/0325V0600N R25R/0450V1800U R02/1000D BR BR SCT001 M11/M12 Q1041 RMK R02/////// R25R/290057 NOSIG=
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The same "Snow RBG" a few hours later shows improved colors and contrast. The morning cloudiness above Belgium has dissipated which is also visible in the METAR.
EBBR 041350Z 05001KT 5000 BR FEW025 M09/M11 Q1039 R25L/290060 RMK R02/290062 NOSIG=
Notice also the drop in QNH, caused by the approaching frontal system from the UK. The strength of the famous Russian High wil determine how far it invades the European mainland.
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EBBR 041350Z 05001KT 5000 BR FEW025 M09/M11 Q1039 R25L/290060 RMK R02/290062 NOSIG=
Notice also the drop in QNH, caused by the approaching frontal system from the UK. The strength of the famous Russian High wil determine how far it invades the European mainland.
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Notice the High above Russia. Currently at 1056 mbar.
A few days earlier, Sweden reached a 40-year high of atmospheric pressure. This even resulted in a temporary grounding of the advanced Saab Gripen fighter. The jets were barred from taking part in a Nordic air exercise. The planes' instruments were getting confused and issuing error signals.
Map courtesy of Jeppesen.
A few days earlier, Sweden reached a 40-year high of atmospheric pressure. This even resulted in a temporary grounding of the advanced Saab Gripen fighter. The jets were barred from taking part in a Nordic air exercise. The planes' instruments were getting confused and issuing error signals.
Map courtesy of Jeppesen.
Some serious stuff developping over the south of France. The bright white color indicates high cloud tops
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Copyright 2012 EUMETSAT
Same shot, this time the MPE version at 1800 UTC. The forecast also explains the colors.
TAF 091700Z 0918/1024 32020G30KT CAVOK
BECMG 0918/0921 34030G40KT TEMPO 0918/1003 34040G55KT
BECMG 1003/1006 34020KT SCT030 BKN100 BECMG 1008/1010 34010KT SCT020 BKN030
TEMPO 1010/1018 2000 SN SCT010 OVC020 TX03/1015Z TNM04/1006Z
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TAF 091700Z 0918/1024 32020G30KT CAVOK
BECMG 0918/0921 34030G40KT TEMPO 0918/1003 34040G55KT
BECMG 1003/1006 34020KT SCT030 BKN100 BECMG 1008/1010 34010KT SCT020 BKN030
TEMPO 1010/1018 2000 SN SCT010 OVC020 TX03/1015Z TNM04/1006Z
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Example of the surface wind for that region. By clicking on a spot, reports and forecasts are available in detail. Info and screenshot courtesy of http://www.windfinder.com
Large areas of France are still covered by snow. Clouds with small ice particles appear orange (Italy and coast of the Maghreb).
When snow crystals are present on the ground its shows full red. Fog and low clouds appear white.
One can also see the Pyrenees, the Atlas Mountains and the Alps.
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When snow crystals are present on the ground its shows full red. Fog and low clouds appear white.
One can also see the Pyrenees, the Atlas Mountains and the Alps.
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Beautiful how the shadow of some clouds over Algeria can be seen from space.
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Copyright 2012 EUMETSAT
IR picture showing lots of fog and low clouds. Expect a METAR like the one from EBBR below
EBBR 011920Z 05003KT 020V080 0250 R25L/0700N R25R/1000U R02/0750D -DZ FG BKN001 08/07 Q1026 NOSIG=
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EBBR 011920Z 05003KT 020V080 0250 R25L/0700N R25R/1000U R02/0750D -DZ FG BKN001 08/07 Q1026 NOSIG=
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An older satellite image of the summer of 2011. Notice the huge contrast of the CB's present over Belgium and France. A few days earlier a similar situation 'surprised' the festival of Pukkelpop.
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Copyright 2011 EUMETSAT
Notice the contrast of the CB's building over Portugal and Spain.
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TAF LEMD 021700Z 0218/0318 24010KT 9999 SCT045 TX19/0218Z TN09/0306Z PROB30
TEMPO 0218/0220 SHRA SCT040CB
BECMG 0218/0220 VRB04KT
BECMG 0310/0312 22012KT
TEMPO 0312/0318 SHRA SCT040TCU PROB30
TEMPO 0314/0318 3000 TSRA SCT030CB BKN040
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TAF LEMD 021700Z 0218/0318 24010KT 9999 SCT045 TX19/0218Z TN09/0306Z PROB30
TEMPO 0218/0220 SHRA SCT040CB
BECMG 0218/0220 VRB04KT
BECMG 0310/0312 22012KT
TEMPO 0312/0318 SHRA SCT040TCU PROB30
TEMPO 0314/0318 3000 TSRA SCT030CB BKN040
Notice cells building over Portugal and Spain. This RGB even shows it better. The red colors signify clouds with large ice particles.
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The TAF of Jerez Airport doesn't look promising as well.
TAF LEJR 021700Z 0218/0318 24008KT 9999 SCT020 TX20/0314Z TN11/0306Z PROB40
TEMPO 0218/0315 4000 TS SHRA SCT015CB BKN020
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The TAF of Jerez Airport doesn't look promising as well.
TAF LEJR 021700Z 0218/0318 24008KT 9999 SCT020 TX20/0314Z TN11/0306Z PROB40
TEMPO 0218/0315 4000 TS SHRA SCT015CB BKN020
Colored satelite image also gives an idea of the height of the clouds building over Portugal and Spain.
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Copyright 2012 EUMETSAT
What the satellite pictures show can be confirmed by the presence of lightnings as well.
Source: http://www.blitzortung.org
Source: http://www.blitzortung.org
The colored satelite image gives a first impressions of the height of the clouds. ig stuff over Russia. Belgium and the North of France show a few active cells.
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Copyright 2012 EUMETSAT
The caption of the colored satellite picture is extremely useful.
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Copyright 2012 EUMETSAT
Confirmation of what the satellite pictures show can be found in the presence of lightnings. As one can see, even the 'small puffs' on a satetllite image are not innocent.
Source: http://www.blitzortung.org
Source: http://www.blitzortung.org
Notice the small cells associated with the lightning above. This RGB even shows it better. The red colors signify clouds with large ice particles.
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The METAR of Paris Orly gives an idea.
LFPO 191630Z 30009KT 270V330 9999 FEW043CB BKN046 11/03 Q0992 TEMPO 4000 -TSRA SCT016CB=
The TAF of Lille Airport doesn't look promising as well.
TAF LFQQ 191100Z 1912/2018 22015G25KT 9999 BKN025 TEMPO 1912/1918 4000 SHRA BKN018TCU PROB30 1913/1917 2000 TSRA BKN015CB BECMG 1917/1919 20013KT PROB40 2002/2009 BKN010 TEMPO 2011/2018 20015G25KT 3000 SHRA BKN015CB=
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The METAR of Paris Orly gives an idea.
LFPO 191630Z 30009KT 270V330 9999 FEW043CB BKN046 11/03 Q0992 TEMPO 4000 -TSRA SCT016CB=
The TAF of Lille Airport doesn't look promising as well.
TAF LFQQ 191100Z 1912/2018 22015G25KT 9999 BKN025 TEMPO 1912/1918 4000 SHRA BKN018TCU PROB30 1913/1917 2000 TSRA BKN015CB BECMG 1917/1919 20013KT PROB40 2002/2009 BKN010 TEMPO 2011/2018 20015G25KT 3000 SHRA BKN015CB=
The RGB Snow satellite picture shows a fantastic phenomenon: a visible jetstream. Very clearly over the Atlantic, over Madeira.
Funchal will be windy again.
LPMA 261730Z 36014G26KT 330V030 9999 VCSH BKN016 BKN030 16/11 Q1012 RS32011KT 0536015G27KT 2336014KT=
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Funchal will be windy again.
LPMA 261730Z 36014G26KT 330V030 9999 VCSH BKN016 BKN030 16/11 Q1012 RS32011KT 0536015G27KT 2336014KT=
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April 26th 2012.
An upper Significant Weather Chart clearly confirms the jetstream of the picture above. A huge jetstream jetstream crossing Europe from SW to NE with speeds off 120 kts and more.
An upper Significant Weather Chart clearly confirms the jetstream of the picture above. A huge jetstream jetstream crossing Europe from SW to NE with speeds off 120 kts and more.
June 18th, 2012. A big thunderstorm over Belgium. Haven't seen many of these recently.
This colored satellite image also gives an idea of the height of these clouds.
The yellow and orange cores are around -50°C, indicating high TCU.
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This colored satellite image also gives an idea of the height of these clouds.
The yellow and orange cores are around -50°C, indicating high TCU.
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Same view using the RGB satellite picture, showing the bright orange dangerous stuff. Picture of 0600 UTC.
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June 18th, 2012. The lightnings associated with the satellite image of above.
It confirms the intensity of the thunderstorm, and the use of such lightning information.
Source: http://www.blitzortung.org
It confirms the intensity of the thunderstorm, and the use of such lightning information.
Source: http://www.blitzortung.org
June 18th, 2012. The rainfal radar image leaves no guesswork. Huge area of heavy rainfall, spanning over 200 kms in diameter.
You better be on the ground with the small plane. On a few occasions, I've seen yellow cores turning red within a half hour.
Info courtesy of Belgocontrol.
You better be on the ground with the small plane. On a few occasions, I've seen yellow cores turning red within a half hour.
Info courtesy of Belgocontrol.
June 18th, 2012. The rainfal radar image leaves no guesswork. Huge area of heavy rainfall, spanning over 200 kms in diameter. A serious line aof very heavy precipitation can be noticed along the Dutch-Belgian border.
Info courtesy of Belgocontrol.
Info courtesy of Belgocontrol.
June 18th 2012. The consequences in daily life. The graph illustrating the length of traffic jams in Flanders. Peaking to 320 km during the morning commute.
Just a satellite picture showing a textbook Low with warmfront and coldfront. Seems it will not influence the lower countries.
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Where would the jetstream be?
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Beautiful shot, conditions were perfect today to have visible aircraft contrails.
Info courtesy of Meteotest.
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Info courtesy of Meteotest.
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October 20th 2012.
An upper Significant Weather Chart shows a huge jetstream jetstream crossing Europe from SW to NE. It slowly enters Europe and reaches speeds of 150 kts.
Toulouse had interesting METARS last night.
LFBO 191600Z AUTO 30005KT 250V320 9999 OVC018 18/15 Q1009=
LFBO 191530Z AUTO 29007KT 260V330 9999 OVC022 18/15 Q1009=
LFBO 190000Z AUTO 11031G46KT 9999 NSC 20/14 Q1005=
LFBO 182330Z AUTO 12038G52KT 9999 NSC 20/14 Q1005=
LFBO 182300Z AUTO 12040G59KT 9999 NSC 20/15 Q1005=
LFBO 182230Z AUTO 12037G54KT 9999 NSC 20/15 Q1005=
LFBO 182200Z AUTO 12038G53KT 9999 NSC 20/15 Q1005=
LFBO 181600Z AUTO 11029G47KT 9999 OVC017 20/15 Q1004=
LFBO 181530Z AUTO 11028G41KT 9999 OVC017 20/15 Q1005=
LFBO 181500Z AUTO 11027G42KT 9999 OVC018 20/15 Q1005=
An upper Significant Weather Chart shows a huge jetstream jetstream crossing Europe from SW to NE. It slowly enters Europe and reaches speeds of 150 kts.
Toulouse had interesting METARS last night.
LFBO 191600Z AUTO 30005KT 250V320 9999 OVC018 18/15 Q1009=
LFBO 191530Z AUTO 29007KT 260V330 9999 OVC022 18/15 Q1009=
LFBO 190000Z AUTO 11031G46KT 9999 NSC 20/14 Q1005=
LFBO 182330Z AUTO 12038G52KT 9999 NSC 20/14 Q1005=
LFBO 182300Z AUTO 12040G59KT 9999 NSC 20/15 Q1005=
LFBO 182230Z AUTO 12037G54KT 9999 NSC 20/15 Q1005=
LFBO 182200Z AUTO 12038G53KT 9999 NSC 20/15 Q1005=
LFBO 181600Z AUTO 11029G47KT 9999 OVC017 20/15 Q1004=
LFBO 181530Z AUTO 11028G41KT 9999 OVC017 20/15 Q1005=
LFBO 181500Z AUTO 11027G42KT 9999 OVC018 20/15 Q1005=
October 19th 2012.
Beautiful satellite picture showing the path of this jetstream over Europe. Dust from the Sahara could be found in Belgium.
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Beautiful satellite picture showing the path of this jetstream over Europe. Dust from the Sahara could be found in Belgium.
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October 19th 2012.
Image showing the dust load prediction over Western Europe as a result of the jetstream shown above.
Image showing the dust load prediction over Western Europe as a result of the jetstream shown above.
4 th of November 2012.
An interesting phonomenon is happening today. First of all, note the location of this nice long jetstreem at FL320. Any present system in the east Altantic will be blown along the Gulf of Biscay, straight through the English Channel.
Question is: is there any system?
Belgocontrol states for today: "A DEEP DEPRESSION IS RUNNING THROUGH THE CHANNEL AND THE NORTH SEA.
IT IS TIMED NNW OF CHERBOURG AT 06Z (987 HPA), JUST E OF LONDON (987 HPA) AT 12Z, W OF ROTTERDAM (989 HPA) AT 18Z."
It seems we have a Kanaalrat!
Upper Significant Weather Chart courtesy of Belgocontrol.
An interesting phonomenon is happening today. First of all, note the location of this nice long jetstreem at FL320. Any present system in the east Altantic will be blown along the Gulf of Biscay, straight through the English Channel.
Question is: is there any system?
Belgocontrol states for today: "A DEEP DEPRESSION IS RUNNING THROUGH THE CHANNEL AND THE NORTH SEA.
IT IS TIMED NNW OF CHERBOURG AT 06Z (987 HPA), JUST E OF LONDON (987 HPA) AT 12Z, W OF ROTTERDAM (989 HPA) AT 18Z."
It seems we have a Kanaalrat!
Upper Significant Weather Chart courtesy of Belgocontrol.
A small Low is on it's way through the English Channel.
Below are the METARS at that time for Gatwick, Southend, Le Touquet, Ostend and Den Helder. A distance spanning ca 200 NM.
EGKK 040620Z 08005KT 5000 RA SCT016 BKN029TCU 04/03 Q0994=
EGKK 040550Z VRB03KT 9000 -RA FEW007 SCT015 BKN021TCU 05/04 Q0994=
EGMC 040620Z 13007KT 9999 -RA FEW008 SCT024 07/05 Q0995=
EGMC 040550Z 13011KT 9999 -RA FEW022 07/05 Q0996=
LFAT 040600Z AUTO 13010KT 5000 BR OVC003 05/05 Q0997=
LFAT 040530Z AUTO 13008KT 5000 BR OVC002 05/05 Q0998=
EBOS 040620Z 16007KT 3000 BR SCT003 03/02 Q0999 TEMPO 1200 BR BKN003=
EBOS 040550Z 15006KT 8000 NSC 03/01 Q0999 NOSIG=
EHKD 040625Z AUTO 15005KT 9999 NCD 04/04 Q0999 BLU 16007KT 9999 SCT025 TEMPO SCT005=
EHKD 040555Z AUTO 16008KT 9999 FEW015CB SCT160 04/03 Q0999 BLU 16007KT 9999 SCT025 TEMPO SCT005=
Below are the METARS at that time for Gatwick, Southend, Le Touquet, Ostend and Den Helder. A distance spanning ca 200 NM.
EGKK 040620Z 08005KT 5000 RA SCT016 BKN029TCU 04/03 Q0994=
EGKK 040550Z VRB03KT 9000 -RA FEW007 SCT015 BKN021TCU 05/04 Q0994=
EGMC 040620Z 13007KT 9999 -RA FEW008 SCT024 07/05 Q0995=
EGMC 040550Z 13011KT 9999 -RA FEW022 07/05 Q0996=
LFAT 040600Z AUTO 13010KT 5000 BR OVC003 05/05 Q0997=
LFAT 040530Z AUTO 13008KT 5000 BR OVC002 05/05 Q0998=
EBOS 040620Z 16007KT 3000 BR SCT003 03/02 Q0999 TEMPO 1200 BR BKN003=
EBOS 040550Z 15006KT 8000 NSC 03/01 Q0999 NOSIG=
EHKD 040625Z AUTO 15005KT 9999 NCD 04/04 Q0999 BLU 16007KT 9999 SCT025 TEMPO SCT005=
EHKD 040555Z AUTO 16008KT 9999 FEW015CB SCT160 04/03 Q0999 BLU 16007KT 9999 SCT025 TEMPO SCT005=
4 th of November 2012. A small Low is on it's way through the English Channel.
Below are the METARS at that time for Gatwick, Lydd, Southend, Le Touquet, Ostend and Den Helder. A distance spanning ca 200 NM.
EGKK 040850Z 13011G23KT 9999 -RA SCT009CB BKN012 08/06 Q0988=
EGKK 040820Z 12014G25KT 5000 -RA SCT010 BKN014 OVC020 07/06 Q0989=
EGMD 040920Z 16024KT 7000 -RA BKN010 BKN020 09/07 Q0991=
EGMD 040850Z 16021KT 7000 -RA BKN010 BKN020 08/07 Q0992 RERA=
EGMC 040920Z 12016KT 8000 RA FEW007 BKN023 07/05 Q0991=
EGMC 040850Z 11013KT 8000 -RA FEW011 SCT024 07/06 Q0992=
LFAT 040900Z AUTO 14011KT 5000 -RA BR BKN010/// BKN014/// BKN019/// //////TCU 06/06 Q0994=
LFAT 040830Z AUTO 14008KT 6000 -RA FEW010/// BKN043/// BKN054/// //////TCU 06/05 Q0995=
EBOS 040920Z 14012KT 100V170 5000 BR BKN004 06/04 Q0996 TEMPO 15017G30KT 2500 RA=
EBOS 040850Z 13012KT 4500 BR BKN004 05/04 Q0996 TEMPO 15017G30KT 2500 RA=
EHKD 040925Z AUTO 15008KT 9999 SCT098 OVC100 06/05 Q0998 BLU 17012KT 9999 FEW015 SCT240=
EHKD 040855Z AUTO 17006KT 9999 SCT100 OVC150 06/05 Q0999 BLU 17012KT 9999 FEW015 SCT240=
Below are the METARS at that time for Gatwick, Lydd, Southend, Le Touquet, Ostend and Den Helder. A distance spanning ca 200 NM.
EGKK 040850Z 13011G23KT 9999 -RA SCT009CB BKN012 08/06 Q0988=
EGKK 040820Z 12014G25KT 5000 -RA SCT010 BKN014 OVC020 07/06 Q0989=
EGMD 040920Z 16024KT 7000 -RA BKN010 BKN020 09/07 Q0991=
EGMD 040850Z 16021KT 7000 -RA BKN010 BKN020 08/07 Q0992 RERA=
EGMC 040920Z 12016KT 8000 RA FEW007 BKN023 07/05 Q0991=
EGMC 040850Z 11013KT 8000 -RA FEW011 SCT024 07/06 Q0992=
LFAT 040900Z AUTO 14011KT 5000 -RA BR BKN010/// BKN014/// BKN019/// //////TCU 06/06 Q0994=
LFAT 040830Z AUTO 14008KT 6000 -RA FEW010/// BKN043/// BKN054/// //////TCU 06/05 Q0995=
EBOS 040920Z 14012KT 100V170 5000 BR BKN004 06/04 Q0996 TEMPO 15017G30KT 2500 RA=
EBOS 040850Z 13012KT 4500 BR BKN004 05/04 Q0996 TEMPO 15017G30KT 2500 RA=
EHKD 040925Z AUTO 15008KT 9999 SCT098 OVC100 06/05 Q0998 BLU 17012KT 9999 FEW015 SCT240=
EHKD 040855Z AUTO 17006KT 9999 SCT100 OVC150 06/05 Q0999 BLU 17012KT 9999 FEW015 SCT240=
4 th of November 2012. A small Low is on it's way through the English Channel.
Below are the METARS at that time for Gatwick, Lydd, Southend, Le Touquet, Ostend and Den Helder. A distance spanning ca 200 NM.
EGKK 041220Z 26020KT 9999 SCT010 BKN015 07/05 Q0988=
EGKK 041150Z 25012KT 9999 SCT008 BKN010 07/06 Q0987=
EGMD 041220Z 24037KT 9999 -RA SCT010 BKN020 08/05 Q0988=
EGMD 041150Z 24031G42KT 9999 -RA SCT010 BKN020 08/05 Q0988=
EGMC 041220Z 19007KT 140V230 9999 FEW010 BKN045 10/07 Q0986 RERA=
EGMC 041150Z 12009KT 9999 RA FEW008 SCT015 09/07 Q0986=
LFAT 041100Z AUTO 19012KT 150V230 9999 SCT021/// BKN026/// OVC032/// //////TCU 09/07 Q0992=
LFAT 041030Z AUTO 16011KT 9999 FEW021 BKN064 BKN110 08/07 Q0992=
EBOS 041220Z 17014KT 9999 FEW020 SCT040 09/06 Q0992 BECMG 22025G40KT TEMPO 3500 SHRA=
EBOS 041150Z 15011KT 9999 FEW014 SCT040 08/06 Q0992 BECMG 22025G40KT TEMPO 3500 SHRA=
EHKD 041212Z AUTO 12011KT 8000 BR FEW005 SCT071 BKN079 06/06 Q0996 BLU=
EHKD 041155Z AUTO 12010KT 8000 BR SCT005 BKN006 BKN068 06/05 Q0996 YLO=
Below are the METARS at that time for Gatwick, Lydd, Southend, Le Touquet, Ostend and Den Helder. A distance spanning ca 200 NM.
EGKK 041220Z 26020KT 9999 SCT010 BKN015 07/05 Q0988=
EGKK 041150Z 25012KT 9999 SCT008 BKN010 07/06 Q0987=
EGMD 041220Z 24037KT 9999 -RA SCT010 BKN020 08/05 Q0988=
EGMD 041150Z 24031G42KT 9999 -RA SCT010 BKN020 08/05 Q0988=
EGMC 041220Z 19007KT 140V230 9999 FEW010 BKN045 10/07 Q0986 RERA=
EGMC 041150Z 12009KT 9999 RA FEW008 SCT015 09/07 Q0986=
LFAT 041100Z AUTO 19012KT 150V230 9999 SCT021/// BKN026/// OVC032/// //////TCU 09/07 Q0992=
LFAT 041030Z AUTO 16011KT 9999 FEW021 BKN064 BKN110 08/07 Q0992=
EBOS 041220Z 17014KT 9999 FEW020 SCT040 09/06 Q0992 BECMG 22025G40KT TEMPO 3500 SHRA=
EBOS 041150Z 15011KT 9999 FEW014 SCT040 08/06 Q0992 BECMG 22025G40KT TEMPO 3500 SHRA=
EHKD 041212Z AUTO 12011KT 8000 BR FEW005 SCT071 BKN079 06/06 Q0996 BLU=
EHKD 041155Z AUTO 12010KT 8000 BR SCT005 BKN006 BKN068 06/05 Q0996 YLO=
4 th of November 2012. A small Low is on it's way through the English Channel.
Below are the METARS at that time for Gatwick, Lydd, Southend, Le Touquet, Ostend and Den Helder. A distance spanning ca 200 NM.
EGKK 041820Z 30006KT 9999 BKN011 05/02 Q0995=
EGKK 041750Z 30007KT 270V340 9999 BKN010 05/02 Q0995=
EGMD 041820Z 27006KT 9999 FEW020 04/03 Q0995=
EGMD 041750Z 28009KT 9999 FEW020CB 05/03 Q0995=
EGMC 041820Z 26010KT 9999 FEW009 BKN010 06/04 Q0994=
EGMC 041750Z 26011KT 9999 FEW009 BKN010 06/04 Q0994=
LFAT 041800Z AUTO 25009KT 220V280 9999 BKN026 BKN034 BKN180 10/07 Q0995=
LFAT 041730Z AUTO 25012G24KT 220V280 9999 FEW027/// SCT045/// BKN068/// //////TCU 10/07 Q0995=
EBOS 041820Z 22010KT 9999 BKN024 08/05 Q0994 NOSIG=
EBOS 041750Z 22013KT 9999 SCT028 08/05 Q0994 NOSIG=
EHKD 041825Z AUTO 08011KT 9999 BKN027 OVC032 07/05 Q0991 REDZ BLU 12012KT 9999 FEW020 SCT030 BKN040 TEMPO 6000 FEW006 SCT010 SCT018CB BKN020=
EHKD 041755Z AUTO 09007KT 9999 DZ BKN034 OVC039 06/05 Q0991 BLU 12012KT 9999 FEW020 SCT030 BKN040 TEMPO 6000 FEW006 SCT010 SCT018CB BKN020=
Below are the METARS at that time for Gatwick, Lydd, Southend, Le Touquet, Ostend and Den Helder. A distance spanning ca 200 NM.
EGKK 041820Z 30006KT 9999 BKN011 05/02 Q0995=
EGKK 041750Z 30007KT 270V340 9999 BKN010 05/02 Q0995=
EGMD 041820Z 27006KT 9999 FEW020 04/03 Q0995=
EGMD 041750Z 28009KT 9999 FEW020CB 05/03 Q0995=
EGMC 041820Z 26010KT 9999 FEW009 BKN010 06/04 Q0994=
EGMC 041750Z 26011KT 9999 FEW009 BKN010 06/04 Q0994=
LFAT 041800Z AUTO 25009KT 220V280 9999 BKN026 BKN034 BKN180 10/07 Q0995=
LFAT 041730Z AUTO 25012G24KT 220V280 9999 FEW027/// SCT045/// BKN068/// //////TCU 10/07 Q0995=
EBOS 041820Z 22010KT 9999 BKN024 08/05 Q0994 NOSIG=
EBOS 041750Z 22013KT 9999 SCT028 08/05 Q0994 NOSIG=
EHKD 041825Z AUTO 08011KT 9999 BKN027 OVC032 07/05 Q0991 REDZ BLU 12012KT 9999 FEW020 SCT030 BKN040 TEMPO 6000 FEW006 SCT010 SCT018CB BKN020=
EHKD 041755Z AUTO 09007KT 9999 DZ BKN034 OVC039 06/05 Q0991 BLU 12012KT 9999 FEW020 SCT030 BKN040 TEMPO 6000 FEW006 SCT010 SCT018CB BKN020=
EGKK 042120Z 19003KT 8000 NSC 02/01 Q0996=
EGKK 042050Z VRB02KT CAVOK 03/01 Q0996=
EGMC 042120Z 27007KT 9999 BKN016 06/04 Q0996=
EGMC 042050Z 27010KT 9999 FEW012 BKN017 05/04 Q0995=
LFAT 042100Z AUTO 30005KT 240V330 9999 BKN032 BKN062 OVC110 09/07 Q0996=
LFAT 042030Z AUTO 24006KT 220V280 9999 FEW039/// SCT062/// BKN078/// //////CB 09/06 Q0996=
EBOS 042120Z 24008KT 9999 FEW014 06/04 Q0996 NOSIG=
EBOS 042050Z 24009KT 9999 FEW017 SCT032 06/04 Q0996 NOSIG=
EHKD 042125Z AUTO 06010KT 9999 BKN009 OVC010 07/06 Q0992 GRN=
EHKD 042055Z AUTO 06011KT 9999 FEW008 BKN011 07/06 Q0991 GRN=
EGKK 042050Z VRB02KT CAVOK 03/01 Q0996=
EGMC 042120Z 27007KT 9999 BKN016 06/04 Q0996=
EGMC 042050Z 27010KT 9999 FEW012 BKN017 05/04 Q0995=
LFAT 042100Z AUTO 30005KT 240V330 9999 BKN032 BKN062 OVC110 09/07 Q0996=
LFAT 042030Z AUTO 24006KT 220V280 9999 FEW039/// SCT062/// BKN078/// //////CB 09/06 Q0996=
EBOS 042120Z 24008KT 9999 FEW014 06/04 Q0996 NOSIG=
EBOS 042050Z 24009KT 9999 FEW017 SCT032 06/04 Q0996 NOSIG=
EHKD 042125Z AUTO 06010KT 9999 BKN009 OVC010 07/06 Q0992 GRN=
EHKD 042055Z AUTO 06011KT 9999 FEW008 BKN011 07/06 Q0991 GRN=
Perfect shot of the Kanaalrat on 4th of November 2012.
Info courtesy of Meteotest.
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Info courtesy of Meteotest.
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Illustration of the surface wind at 1200 UTC. Notice the local character of it.
Info and screenshot courtesy of http://www.windfinder.com edit
Info and screenshot courtesy of http://www.windfinder.com edit
December 9th 2012.
The meteorologist that teached me has always warned us for this. A warm front in the winter. The warmer airmass, here passing the lower countries from west to east- overruns the cold air already present. When precipitation occurs, it can spell serious trouble.
At 1200UTC the freezing level was at the SFC in front of the warmfront, and at 2500 à 3500 ft behind.
The SIGMET this morning isn't surprising:
EBBU SIGMET 3 VALID 091100/091400 EBBR-
EBBU BRUSSELS FIR SEV ICE (FZRA) FCST SE OF EBBU FIR SFC/FL020
MOV ESE 05KT NC =
Map courtesy of Jeppesen.
The meteorologist that teached me has always warned us for this. A warm front in the winter. The warmer airmass, here passing the lower countries from west to east- overruns the cold air already present. When precipitation occurs, it can spell serious trouble.
At 1200UTC the freezing level was at the SFC in front of the warmfront, and at 2500 à 3500 ft behind.
The SIGMET this morning isn't surprising:
EBBU SIGMET 3 VALID 091100/091400 EBBR-
EBBU BRUSSELS FIR SEV ICE (FZRA) FCST SE OF EBBU FIR SFC/FL020
MOV ESE 05KT NC =
Map courtesy of Jeppesen.
January 27th 2013.
Deep depression south of Iceland, with two fronts reaching Europe mainland. The warmfront causing frezzing rain in the East of Belgium.
METAR ELLX 270950Z 19010KT 160V220 4500 FEW004 SCT007 00/M01 Q1006 TEMPO FZRA=
SIGMET
EBBU SIGMET 3 VALID 270800/271200 EBBR-
EBBU BRUSSELS FIR SEV TURB FCST W AND N OF EBBU SFC/FL050
MOV E 20 KT NC =
EBBU AIRMET 1 VALID 270700/271000 EBBR-
EBBU BRUSSELS FIR MOD ICE FCST E OF LINE EBSP-EBBX SFC/FL030 STNR
INTSF =
Map courtesy of Jeppesen.
Deep depression south of Iceland, with two fronts reaching Europe mainland. The warmfront causing frezzing rain in the East of Belgium.
METAR ELLX 270950Z 19010KT 160V220 4500 FEW004 SCT007 00/M01 Q1006 TEMPO FZRA=
SIGMET
EBBU SIGMET 3 VALID 270800/271200 EBBR-
EBBU BRUSSELS FIR SEV TURB FCST W AND N OF EBBU SFC/FL050
MOV E 20 KT NC =
EBBU AIRMET 1 VALID 270700/271000 EBBR-
EBBU BRUSSELS FIR MOD ICE FCST E OF LINE EBSP-EBBX SFC/FL030 STNR
INTSF =
Map courtesy of Jeppesen.
January 27th 2013.
January 27th 2013.
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January 27th 2013.
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A few local spots of heavy precipitation could be found early in february 2013.
Even in wintertime, interesting cells can be found. March 11th, 2013. A Low moved along the Bay of Biscay today.
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2013/03/11 17:30
LEPP 111730Z 23016G31KT 200V270 9999 FEW042CB BKN064 11/06 Q1000
TAF TAF LEPP 111700Z 1118/1218 25012G22KT 9999 SCT020 BKN035 TX09/1214Z TN03/1206Z
TEMPO 1118/1218 4000 SHRA BKN030TCU PROB30
TEMPO 1118/1218 2000 TSRA BKN025CB
BECMG 1121/1124 33009KT
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2013/03/11 17:30
LEPP 111730Z 23016G31KT 200V270 9999 FEW042CB BKN064 11/06 Q1000
TAF TAF LEPP 111700Z 1118/1218 25012G22KT 9999 SCT020 BKN035 TX09/1214Z TN03/1206Z
TEMPO 1118/1218 4000 SHRA BKN030TCU PROB30
TEMPO 1118/1218 2000 TSRA BKN025CB
BECMG 1121/1124 33009KT
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