The Current
Month NWS Dewpoint Tracker. Dewpoint is an indication of the amount of
moisture in the air. During the monsoon season, dewpoints in the singles,
teens and 20s are considered very dry, the 30s somewhat dry while 40s into the
50s more moist and 60s or higher very moist. Storms are more likely the
higher the dewpoint and heavy rains are more likely with very high dewpoints.
Please note..these readings are measured at the surface an it is very common to
have very moist air at the surface in a shallow layer with dry air at mid and
upper levels especially early in the season.
| NWS Tucson's Dewpoint Tracker map for Tucson
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Current Images
| NWS Tucson Radar Loop |
Water Vapor Satellite Image
centered on Arizona |
Colorized Infrared Satellite
Image centered on Southern Arizona |
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Arizona Dewpoint Analysis
These maps are updated on a rotating basis with a complete reset
around 6am and 6pm daily. The full four analysis maps are available at
around 5am and 5pm daily and are an excellent way to track moisture surges in
the region. Whites and purples show drier air with greens, yellows and
oranges showing moist air.
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The
Current 500 MB Chart for the East Pacific Mexico & Southwest U.S.
The 500 MB chart shows weather systems at about the mid levels of the atmosphere
or about 18,000 ft above sea level. This is a much wider view than the
image below, with this image covering an area between 90W and 170W between 45N
and 25S. The wind barbs point into the direction of the wind.
| NWS Tucson's Dewpoint Tracker map for Tucson
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The
Current 500 MB Chart for the East Pacific Mexico & Southwest U.S.
The 500 MB chart shows weather systems at about the mid levels of the atmosphere
or about 18,000 ft above sea level. Features seen here include centers of
higher and lower pressure aloft. The higher the number, "586" for example
shows higher pressure.
| 500 MB Chart for Southwest U.S. |
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The
Current 700 MB Chart for the East Pacific Mexico & Southwest U.S.
This chart shows the flow of winds between 9,000 and
11,000 feet. Flow of the air at this level will usually show which
direction the storms will move in and how fast, like leaves following the
current of a stream. If you know where a group of storms are, use the
arrows to tell you what direction they are moving in. The color chart shows the
wind speed and the lines and arrows wind direction.
| 500 MB Wind Flow Chart for Southwest U.S. |
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The current 700 MB Chart for the East Pacific Mexico & Southwest U.S.
The 500 MB chart shows weather systems at about the mid levels of the atmosphere
or about 18,000 ft above sea level. Features seen here include centers of
higher and lower pressure aloft. The higher the number, "586" for example
shows higher pressure.
| 700 MB Wind Flow Chart for Southwest U.S. |
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Last Update:
Sunday August 03, 2008 14:47:20 -0700 |
Internet Weather Service
Tucson, AZ 85743
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