Weather forecasts: how to interpret
WEATHER forecasts are never going to be perfect. As mariners, it is our responsibility to interpret, adjust and prepare.
Technology is transforming our reception of weather forecasts. They are improving with more weather observations, satellites scanning the earth faster and greater resolution.
The multitude of options by way of weather apps could be seen as an improvement, but often the choice is overwhelming. Which weather forecasting can we rely upon?
The World Meteorology Organisation manage a program called the World Weather Watch. To predict the weather, modern meteorology depends upon near instantaneous exchange of weather information across the entire globe.
Established in 1963, the World Weather Watch combines observing systems, telecommunication facilities with data processing and forecasting centres. This is operated by its members to make available meteorological and related environmental information needed to provide
