BBC - Weather Centre

Graphics

The history of BBC Weather graphics from hand-drawn symbols to computerised graphics.

For answers to all your questions about the new look BBC Weather graphics.

Read about what's involved in getting a weather forecast from a computer model to your screen.

How to interpret the symbols on our 5 day forecast pages.

Find out about how the summary symbols are used online and on television.

More on the three point scale we use to indicate the risk of sun damage, pollen and air pollution.

How to interpret the direction, speed and temperature of the wind in our graphics.

Find out how to interpret the highs and lows on pressure charts.

Flood warnings inform people about the risk of flooding in their area.

Find out more about the conditions illustrated by our weather warnings.