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Western Pacific 0n 140e

0°N, 140°E · Lesley Tannahill · 2026-03-16

western-pacific-0n-140e weather artwork
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Creative Rationale

Over the Western Pacific Ocean near the equator and east of the Philippines, warm tropical waters meet dynamic atmospheric forces. The moderate wind speed from the northwest creates flowing, directional energy across the composition, while the high humidity and precipitation manifest as layered, translucent washes that pool and blend organically. The temperature anomaly drives an intense color palette of deep oranges and reds against cooler blues, with the substantial pressure gradient creating dense, overlapping forms that suggest the raw power of tropical weather systems.

Atmospheric Data

Date
2026-03-16
Location
0°N, 140°E (Western Pacific 0n 140e)
Pressure
1007.8 hPa (gradient: 34.41)
Wind
4.8 m/s from 290°
Temperature
26.9°C (anomaly: 14.2°C)
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
3.3 mm
Visual Interest Score
39

Technical Details

Model
Claude Sonnet 4 via Amazon Bedrock
Artist Inspiration
Lesley Tannahill
Weather Source
Open-Meteo API (GFS model)
Format
SVG (2048x2048 viewBox) + PNG
Generated
2026-03-16T17:23:25.323529+00:00
Run ID
2026-03-16-172202

License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.