General Navigation USCG Question #1336 (Set 42)

Generally speaking, in the Northern Hemisphere, when winds are blowing from between SE and SW the barometric reading __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — is somewhat lower than it would be for winds from a northern quadrant

In accordance with standard meteorological principles in Bowditch, winds blowing from the southerly quadrant (SE to SW) in the Northern Hemisphere advect warmer maritime air associated with lower barometric pressure systems.

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