| Climate and weather play a very important role in our living. Climate defines the environmental conditions, fauna, flora and a lot of other things. For example, equatorial zone is known for high humidity and lush vegetation. It is logical that conditions of living there will be different from arctic area. As distinct from climate weather represents conditions of the atmosphere during a short period of time. Conditions of weather considerably differ according to the season. But even within one season they can be different. Changes in weather have an effect not just on the choice of clothes, but our activity as well. For example, if you're planning to spend this or that day outdoors, unexpected rain can mess up your plans. That is where weather forecasts are of great help.
Weather forecasting is scientifically-founded assumption about the weather conditions in the nearest future. It concerns a certain place and a definite period of time. People used to predict the development of weather for centuries, but official forecasts were created just in the 19th century. Forecasts of weather represent a result of collecting quantitative data about the state of the atmosphere. With the use of scientific conception of atmospheric processes it becomes possible to project how the atmosphere will evolve.
There are different kinds of weather forecasts depending on their period. Short-term forecasts are usually made for 36 hours. Long-term forecasts may represent a term of three or more months. The exactness of weather forecasts is in inverse proportion to their term. Thus, short-term forecasts are the most accurate.
It will be interesting to learn that the first forecast of weather was presented on television in England on November 11, 1936. Today weather forecasts are easily available not just on television, but in the World Wide Web as well. You get an opportunity to learn forecast of weather for any period in any point worldwide. Weather forecasts are of great help in making up your plans – everything from the clothes you should wear the next day to when it's the best time to go on vacation. |
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