Surface Plots
Surface plots show us what is currently going on where you live. The data acquired here provides an instant idea of what the atmosphere is doing especially when combined with upper air data from soundings and satellites. We look for certain features to figure out what is going on such as wind shifts and direction.
Surface Data from NCAR:
Upper Midwest Surface Data Plot
Northern Plains Surface Data Plot
Central Plains Surface Data Plot
Winds/Sea Level Pressure Image
3-HR Pressure
Trend
Theta-E
Image
Interactively
View METAR Data
Unisys:
Storm Prediction Center:
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