Squall
This shape, similar to an upside down triangle, is a weather symbol representative of a squall.
According to Walstaton Weather, a squall is "a strong wind that rises suddenly and lasts for at least a minute then dies away relatively quickly." An increase of 16 knots to a speed over 22 knots is required for the instance to be considered a squall.
Squalls are most common along front lines. Front lines divide two large groups of air that are different in temperature and/or humidity. Squalls can sometimes occur at the same time as hurricanes, but can also happen independently. Squall lines are created through many squalls occruing at the same time in a specific area.
Meteorology is the study of weather and those in the field use a variety of symbols to indicate different occurrences. These symbols are used in charts and on weather maps.
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Hail Storm
This symbol is a weather symbol representative of a hail shower or snow or ice pellets.
Hail is frozen precipitation that falls in the form of ice or ice pellets. Hail begins as a frozen raindrop. Pieces form within clouds and continue to grow until their weight makes them fall to the ground below. Hail has been known to grow to over 5 cm in size and fall at over 100 miles per hour!
Hail has can cause damage to cars and buildings and even farmers' depending on size.
Meteorology is the study of weather and those in the field use a variety of symbols to indicate different occurrences. These symbols are used in charts and on weather maps.
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