1. How to answer …… A Weather Question

2. Synoptic Chart for the British Isles at 0700h on 31 August A yacht race from Wick to Stornoway was due to start from Wick harbour at 8.00am on 31 August At 7.00am the Met Office advised the race organisers to cancel the race. With reference to the synoptic chart, explain why this advice was given. 5 marks

3. What are the key words? A yacht race from Wick to Stornoway was due to start from Wick harbour at 8.00am on 31 August At 7.00am the Met Office advised the race organisers to cancel the race. With reference to the synoptic chart, explain why this advice was given. 5 marks place : see map direction : see map time : compare with map type of boat : think! change of plan! use the information on the map number of points to make

4. Link question to the map Where? 0700 h 31 August When? Wick and Stornoway From Wick to Stornoway Direction? Race due to start at 0800h Map is for 0700h

5. Study the map for information Centre of low pressure : likely to bring stormy weather Occluded front: broad belt of very heavy rain, low cloud and poor visibility Tightly packed isobars : strong winds South westerly winds Associated weather is moving west to east Warm mT air Cold mP air