Hurricanes - millibars vs in Hg
08-26-2011, 09:01 AM
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Hurricanes - millibars vs in Hg
Early in Irene's development, I could have sworn the pressure was being reported in inches of Hg, now she's in millibars.
Anyone have an idea of why storms are in mb?
Anyone have an idea of why storms are in mb?
08-26-2011, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by N9373M
Early in Irene's development, I could have sworn the pressure was being reported in inches of Hg, now she's in millibars.
Anyone have an idea of why storms are in mb?
Anyone have an idea of why storms are in mb?
08-26-2011, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by tomgoodman
It's so that the French will acknowledge and report the storms. For example, Quebec will not allow a hurricane to enter if its pressure is reported in inches of Hg.
08-26-2011, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by HSLD
Storms are always referenced in millbars when in international airspace, once they coast-in, that's when you transition to in/Hg
Intellicast - Hurricane Irene Current Track in United States
Shows mb.
Maybe it's up to the whim of the reporting agency. Just an anomaly I noticed. No worries, I think I'll sleep tonite
08-27-2011, 02:48 AM
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the cynical angle on this
Originally Posted by N9373M
Early in Irene's development, I could have sworn the pressure was being reported in inches of Hg, now she's in millibars.
Anyone have an idea of why storms are in mb?
Anyone have an idea of why storms are in mb?
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