Three informative webinars focusing on Chesapeake Bay weather for the low price of $90.

• Interpreting Surface Weather Maps
• Thunderstorms & Weather Radar
• Understanding Weather Apps
  

Interpreting Surface Weather Maps

March 5, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm

Your marine forecast should always start with an understanding of the current large-scale weather pattern and how it will evolve over time. Surface weather maps provide this information, but use a confusing array of symbols, meteorological shorthand, timekeeping systems, and color schemes. Learning to interpret surface weather maps will improve your forecasting skills and increase the safety and comfort of your outings.

Thunderstorms & Weather Radar

March 12, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm

Thunderstorms can quickly spoil an outing. The presentation will examine the types of thunderstorms and the ingredients that lead to their formation. We’ll also cover a wide range of resources for predicting thunderstorm development. Once thunderstorms are underway, the best resource for monitoring their movement and evolution is Doppler Weather Radar. In this portion of the presentation, you’ll learn how Doppler weather radar works (along with a few of its quirks) and how it can be used to monitor the development, intensity, and speed of approaching thunderstorms. Reduce your chances of a hair-raising or wind-swept encounter with severe weather by attending this presentation.

Understanding Weather Apps

March 19, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm

There are many marine weather apps. Apps are a convenient and popular way to access marine observations, wind & wave forecasts, weather radar, and prepare the most favorable route for a passage. However, not all apps are created equal.  The presentation will explain how weather forecast models work, how your weather app processes the data. and the positives and negatives of relying solely on apps. A better understanding of your weather app will improve your marine weather forecasts.