Weather Forecasting

Numerical weather prediction is the process of integrating weather observations and current conditions into mathematical computer models, to generate approximations of future atmospheric conditions. Weather forecasting is a term used for the process of informing, communicating, and explaining these predicted events—to an audience—which are derived from numerical weather models and information. Both of these processes, in conjunction with one another, help an audience organize, consider, and utilize the necessary information about an impending weather event.

Originally, gaining information about the weather or weather knowledge required considering astute observations about the world or listening to or watching a programmed radio or television broadcast and having a professional tell individuals what to expect. In the early 21st century, weather information can be conveyed simply with an icon of ...