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What things would help to make weather forecast more accurate?
Water
Why do weather forecaster used the term weather forecast than weather update?
The term "weather update" would imply relaying information on changes in weather as they occur. A weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather is expected to do in the future.
Why do people need weather forecast?
so if there's dangerous weather you would be prepared for it or so you would know what to were
Why would it be important for a weather forecast to be reliable?
so you would not whether to do certain things or leav it to another date
What is a weather forecast index?
Break it down. An "index" is defined as:a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of timeWe observe our environment using barometric pressure, relative humidity, and temperature. Then it is possible to take an educated guess what the weather is going to do next. This is forecasting.But how accurate is the forecast? It is important to have a number (or ratio) that tells us how likely the weatherman is to be right. This is where the "index" comes in. One can say "chattanooga will be cold" with a forecast index of 50%. However if you look outside and it is pouring rain then turn around and say "it is raining now" your forecast index would be 100%.
What things would help to make weather forecast more accurate?
Water
Where can you find information about forecast?
If you would like information about forecast you can go to The website for The National Weather Service, or The Weather Channel. Your local area news channel would also have forecast information.
Why do weather forecaster used the term weather forecast than weather update?
The term "weather update" would imply relaying information on changes in weather as they occur. A weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather is expected to do in the future.
How do I calculate what percent of a given forecast was accurate?
The answer depends on what the forecast was about and how you interpret accurate. Consider weather forecasts. If the weather forecast was "sunny", how much cloud cover is acceptable before the forecast is considered wrong? If the forecast was "dry" would a 5 second drizzle mean a total *FAIL*? Does "rainy" range from a fleeting drizzle to a tropical downpour? Also, if the forecast for a region was sunny, and it was sunny in 95% of the region, but in 5% of the region it was not sunny for 5 minutes, does that count as a failure? It is critically important that all forecast terms are unambiguous and that all thresholds are very clearly defined. Similar considerations will apply in forecasts of other unknowns.
Why are weather forecast necessary?
so if somebody wanted to go out they would know the weather!
Why do people need weather forecast?
so if there's dangerous weather you would be prepared for it or so you would know what to were
Without technology how would forecast the weather?
Depends on exactly how much of a lacking of technology we're talking about. In the old days without computers, forecasters used weather instruments (thermometers, barometers, etc.) to take measurements at ground level along with weather balloons to measure conditions up in the atmosphere. This will give a basic idea of the short term weather (next day or two) although the risk is high that the forecast will not turn out correct. This is the same process that is done today, however the measurements are entered into computers that can do millions of physics equations in a short amount of time at speeds that no human could do. These millions of complex equations allow for a much more accurate forecast than relying on just a few basic equations done by a humans. The science and technology still is not adequate enough to produce an accurate forecast at all times, but the accuracy has improved significantly with computer model technology. Some may define weather instruments (thermometers, barometers, etc) as "technology"...If you consider that to be technology and take those out of the equation, then you're more or less depending on what you can feel and see. For example, you can see signs in the clouds that a storm system is approaching or that thunderstorms are getting ready to develop. You can also feel if temperatures are warming/cooling or if it's becoming more humid. These can give a half-way accurate forecast for the next few hours, but are completely useless after about 12 hours. The invention of weather instruments allowed for a very accurate forecast for the next few hours and a half-way accurate forecast up to about 2 or 3 days in advance. Now with computer model technology, it allows on average for a very accurate forecast for 2 to 3 days, with a half-way accurate forecast up to the 7 to 10 day range.
What conditions would help make a percent of sales forecast almost as accurate as pro forma financial statements and cash budget?
What conditions would help make a percent-of-sales forecast almost as accurate as pro forma financial statements and cash budgets?
Why would it be important for a weather forecast to be reliable?
so you would not whether to do certain things or leav it to another date
Can you give me a sentence for the word intermittent?
On the weather forecast they said that it would be mainly fine with intermittent showers.
What is the weather for Melbourne cup weekend?
Warm weather with showers and thunderstorms are forecast for Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.I would say that the track will be reasonably heavy.
Who would use weather forecasts?
Many people would. All usual people just like yourself, who turn on the TV in the morning and watch to see the 7-day weather forecast.
