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donmcd
Joined: 26 Jul 1999 Posts: 30
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 5:59 pm Post subject: Why no daily briefings? |
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I have noticed that there are days without forecast daily briefings lately.
Comments anybody? |
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Scharlack
Joined: 26 Oct 1991 Posts: 45
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Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 1:01 pm Post subject: bumb - no more local forecast?? |
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What's up with this??? Aren't we paying for a forecast?? |
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boardsurfr
Joined: 23 Aug 2001 Posts: 1266
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Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 5:01 pm Post subject: |
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The "human forecast" has always been a matter of luck, at least for the Cape Cod - Rhode Island area. Depending on the forecaster, it was sometimes accurate, but often quite wrong. In the last year or two, it has gotten worse. I occasionally check it for fun, but at least 3 out of 4 times, the "metereologist" deviates from the computer models in the wrong direction. A typical example is like this:
- NAM model predicts SW 15 mph with higher gusts for Fogland
- Daily briefing predicts 10-14 mph
- Actual wind is 16-18 mph, gusting to 25
That kinda sucks if your fun threshold is 16 and you stay home because of the "daily briefing". You are better off looking at the different computer models, watching the meter readings, and learning typical trends (e.g. "S winds + sun = 3-5 mph over models in Fogland in the afternoon).
Around here, the NAM model is typically the best. But come fall, it will under-predict SW boosts on sunny days, and the GFS is often better. The WRAMS models are usually the least accurate here, but that is not necessarily true everywhere. |
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windswell
Joined: 20 May 2010 Posts: 211
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 11:27 am Post subject: But arent you paying for the forecast with your subscription |
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But arent you paying for the forecast with your subscription? |
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jkrouwer
Joined: 10 Apr 2000 Posts: 20
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 11:52 am Post subject: Re: But arent you paying for the forecast with your subscription |
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I look at the suscription as paying for the sensor readings and I agree with boardsurfr regarding the forecasts although I don't know was NAM is. I look at the NWS (National Weather Service) marine forecast. |
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shreddbob
Joined: 31 Mar 1987 Posts: 361 Location: Hawaii
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outcast
Joined: 04 May 2004 Posts: 2724
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shreddbob
Joined: 31 Mar 1987 Posts: 361 Location: Hawaii
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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outcast wrote: | ....there's this tree across the street...... |
What? A source I don't consult?...if you put a webcam on it I'll add it to my list |
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bmmiller
Joined: 23 May 2007 Posts: 110
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Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 3:05 pm Post subject: |
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Guys,
If you're having problems loading the forecasts please let us know by using the Contact Us link. Sorry if you've had trouble accessing the meteorologist forecasts, but our support team doesn't check the forums daily so it's better to email us.
-WeatherFlow Support |
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