Forecast Graphics Descriptions

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Forecast Graphics Descriptions
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Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

DEFINITION:

Time standard used in the field of meteorology (more) .

Having a standard time to reference is extremely useful with many different time zones throughout the world. Numerical model simulations, radiosonde launches, etc. are much easier to coordinate in UTC.

To find out the current time in UTC click here.

To find out how to convert into UTC click here.