nowcasting

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Nowcasting is a method used in meteorology for very-short-range weather forecasts, typically for the next few hours. It involves rapidly processing radar and satellite observations of local atmospheric conditions using computers to project upcoming weather. This technique is particularly useful for predicting localized events like thunderstorms, where traditional numerical models might be less effective. The goal of nowcasting is to improve upon what a layperson might predict based on immediate observations, providing more accurate and timely information for immediate decision-making.12

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…been developing a method called nowcasting to meet precisely this sort of challenge. In this method, radar and satellite observations of local atmospheric conditions are processed and displayed rapidly by computers to project weather several hours in advance. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration operates a facility known as…
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…been developing a method called nowcasting to meet precisely this sort of challenge. In this method, radar and satellite observations of local atmospheric conditions are processed and displayed rapidly by computers to project weather several hours in advance. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration operates a facility known as…
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