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The May 15, 1997, 0000 UTC synoptic composite chart. Large, thick arrows represent upper-level jets; the large thin arrow represents the low-level jet; small arrows indicate surface flow; surface fronts, 500 mb heights (thin contours), and the 16 degree Celsius surface dew point contour (gray) are also shown.

 

 

 

 

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