NWS FORECAST BAR HARBOR MAINE CODE

NWS FORECAST BAR HARBOR MAINE CODE

The Launch Code program automatically converts the UTC time to the local time of the forecast city. Why? Just as there is a difference in New York time and California time, there is a difference in UTC time and your local time. If the date of the UTC is for 0100 on July 4th or 1:00 am July 4th then this would equate to 9:00 PM on July 3rd for the east coast of the USA (DST). The data from the National Weather Service and the raw data screen is based upon Universal Time Code or UTC. Actually there is no difference in the time the weather events occur. Why?Ī) At first glance it may look like the dates generated by the Launch Code program are different. Q) I have noticed that the date on the raw data screen and National Weather Service web page is different than the date shown on the Launch Code forecast page. There is no reference given to the top of the cloud.Ī) See this page for help with understanding azimiths The cloudbase / ceiling is the elevation range of the bottom of the cloud. Q) Does the cloudbase / ceiling range show the forecasted top and bottom of the clouds?Ī) No. Q) Does the time correspond to the middle of the box or to either the left or right side of the column?Ī) The times shown going across the page is representative of the middle of the column that it is in.Ī) Altitudes are based upon Above Ground Level (AGL) for the height of cloud base. The results of these tests can be found at The National Weather Service has performed accuracy test on their forecast data. Just remember that there are no guarantees of accuracy or suitability for a particular purpose. We do get the occasional email that complains about the accuracy but 99% of all emails concerning accuracy have spoken highly of the quality of the forecast. We have found that the forecast are generally accurate and often very close.

The temperature and wind speed graphs utilizes such an estimate by connecting the data with a straight line.Ī) You local accuracy may vary from week to week and season to season. You can estimate what the forecast might be at a particular time by using the times before and after the time you want. What is the forecast for other times than the ones shown?Ī) The National Weather Service only provides the data in 3 hour blocks. Q) The Launch Code time is 3 hour time blocks. If you find a city not listed on our site, please contact us and we will add the forecast to our database. You can check our list against the NWS list by visiting this page and comparing it to our list of cities. We believe that this list is the most current available but from time to time we do omit a city without knowing. Q) Can you add another city to the list of available cities in the Launch Code program?.Ī) The list of cities shown is the cities in which the National Weather Service has forecast for. Launch Code V5.10 ©2002-2022 Air Sports Net - All Rights Reserved Launch Code Frequently Asked Questions These terms may change from time to time without notice. You also agree that we shall not be liable for any compensatory, direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages, income or profit loss, or any claims of any parties whatsoever with respect to this service. By using this forecast, you agree that there may be differences in forecast conditions and actual flying conditions. Use extreme caution before flying any aircraft. We do not guarantee the weather forecast is accurate enough to be used for flying. Please contact the FAA for more information on pilot briefings or call 1-800-WX-BRIEF.Īs with all forecasts, weather conditions can change dramatically from what has been forecasted. This forecast and the related content/links on this page are not a substitution for the official weather briefing from the FAA.

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Check your conditions before you launch and only launch in conditions that you are familiar with and are certified to fly in. Regardless of what this program has forecasted, it is not intended to be a substitution for good common sense. The contents, including graphics and display format, are under copyright by Air Sports Net. The Raw Data used in this forecast was obtained from the National Weather Service's National Blend of Models and is not subject to copyright protection.

Search for the Nearest Winds Aloft Forecast Station Of upper and lower values of current conditions amongst 16 locations Station: KBHB North: 44.45 West: -68.37 Timezone: Eastern Daylight Saving Time UTC: -4 Model: National Blend of Models - Aviation Format Aviation Weather Forecast at Bar Harbor, Maine

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