The “500-hPa Height” product provides forecasts every three hours for the next seven days, presenting the height of the 500-hPa pressure surface, expressed in geopotential meters (Gpm). This measurement is important for understanding atmospheric dynamics and circulation at higher levels.
- Higher heights: Indicate warmer, lighter air, which may be associated with low-pressure systems and unstable conditions, potentially favoring storm development.
- Lower heights: Typically indicate colder, denser air, linked to high-pressure systems and more stable conditions, leading to calmer weather.
Monitoring 500-hPa height is essential for predicting weather changes and the formation of significant meteorological systems.