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Western Pacific 15n 120e

15°N, 120°E · Norman Lewis · 2026-08-08

western-pacific-15n-120e weather artwork
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Creative Rationale

Over the western Pacific Ocean east of the Philippines, tropical atmospheric conditions create a scene of dense, humid procession. The high humidity of 95% and significant precipitation suggest a maritime environment thick with moisture, while the moderate wind from the west drives calligraphic marks in flowing horizontal bands across a deep atmospheric ground. The warm temperature and low pressure inspire a palette of warm ochres and whites dissolving into misty veils against a dark blue-black field, with marks clustering densely like flocks of birds or crowds moving through humid tropical air.

Atmospheric Data

Date
2026-08-08
Location
15°N, 120°E (Western Pacific 15n 120e)
Pressure
1004.3 hPa (gradient: 29.67)
Wind
7.4 m/s from 272°
Temperature
26.3°C (anomaly: 7.9°C)
Humidity
95%
Precipitation
5.9 mm
Visual Interest Score
41.9

Technical Details

Model
Claude Sonnet 4 via Amazon Bedrock
Artist Inspiration
Norman Lewis
Weather Source
Open-Meteo API (GFS model)
Format
SVG (2048x2048 viewBox) + PNG
Generated
2026-08-08T06:10:40.395454+00:00
Run ID
2026-08-08-060043

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