Web Articles

Lee Chesneau’s Marine Weather would like to recommend the following web articles for your continued training and education.

• Derechos
  Learn about the unique linear squalls known as “derichos” in this article from the September 2015 Spinsheet.
• A Gathering of the Pros
  An article from Ocean Navigator about a group discussion between marine weather professionals, including Lee Chesneau, at the Annapolis School of Seamanship.
• Mariner’s Guide to the 500Mb Chart (Original 1995 Mariner’s Weather Log Issue)
  An important article that defines the most important marine weather products a mariner (or any other user) can use to determine formation, intensity, dissipation, location and movements of surface systems (Highs & Lows). Defines mainly the mid latitudes (30-60 N/S) but also has a major impact on the tropics as well (steering of Tropical Cyclones & strength of the “Trades: north and south of 5N/S latitudes!
• Mariners Weather Log 2008 Issue
• Updated “Mariners Guide to the 500 Mb Chart”
• The Distiction Between NOAA and NWS