How are weather forecasts developed?

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How are weather forecasts developed?

Answer 1

A weather forecast is simply a scientific estimate of future weather condition.  In forecasting the weather, a Meteorologist must at least know something about the existing weather condition over a large area before he can make a reliable forecast.  The accuracy of his forecast depends largely upon his knowledge of the prevailing weather conditions over a very wide area.  The forecast decision is based on various forecasting tools.  The basic tool of a weather forecaster is the WEATHER MAP.

at least there are 5 steps in weather forecast development:

1. Observations

2. Collection And Transmission Of Weather Data

3. Plotting Of Weather Data

4. Analysis Of Weather Maps, Satellite And Radar Imageries And Other Data.

5. Formulation Of The Forecast

The forecasts are then aired in various radio stations by telephone or sent by telefax machines a few minutes after completion and are immediately sent to the weather stations nationwide