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What are the types of weather graphic symbols?

Weather phenomenon symbols

When meteorological observers observe a certain weather phenomenon, they should record the corresponding symbols in the "Weather Phenomenon" column of the observation book on the same day, except for a few phenomena. Based on these symbols, combined with the intensity, existence and certain characteristics of weather phenomena, a set of symbols that can be filled in on a weather map is called a phenomenon symbol.

Table 1 Weather phenomenon symbols specified in the China Meteorological Administration's ground meteorological observation specifications

Weather graphic symbols

Produced to facilitate citizens to understand and identify weather phenomena A set of images representing weather phenomena for use on television or other public media.

Table 2 Weather graphic symbols released by the China Meteorological Administration