DEFINITION:
A graphical device used on weather maps to describe the intensity and direction of the wind at some specified location.
See Also
Information about wind barbsHow does windy make an offline weather forecast? and where is it?How to Read Wind Barbs: 7 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHowModule 7 - Weather ForecastingHOW TO READ A WIND BARB:
The barbs are comprised of a tail, consisting of lines and/or flags, and a bare point. The intensity of the wind is represented by the number of lines and/or flags on the tail. Each full line equals 10 knots (kts) and a smaller half-line is 5 kts. A flag (triangle) is equal to 50 kts. Every item should be added together to determine the magnitude of the wind. A circle represents calm conditions.
The wind direction is determined by the orientation of the barb on a 360 degree compass-like circle. Wind blows FROM the tail to the bare point. SEE THE GRAPHICS BELOW FOR A VISUAL DEPICTION.
