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Inside the Jet Stream
A Five-Day View of the Jet Stream
This is a five-day forecast generated by the Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center (FNMOC) on January 17, 2001. The colors on this map indicate the speed of the wind, which is measured in knots. One knot equals 1.1 mph. The red flags indicate wind direction.



For up-to-date maps of the jet stream (and other weather-related maps) visit the FNMOC Web site.

Images: Courtesy of the FNMOC

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