An analysis of the state of the weather in an area with an assessment of likely developments.
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The Met Office weather forecast for Swindon predicts sun over the weekend, with temperatures dropping.
The weather forecast is predicting heavy snowfall for Monday.
Firstly, check the weather forecast before you set out and consider if your journey is really necessary.
After checking the weather forecast I booked a trip for the next morning.
The weather forecast predicts a sunny start on Sunday but showers arriving later in the day.
The weather forecast says it is expected to remain cold for the rest of the week and so there must be a possibility that the game will be postponed.
I'm glad we did that because the weather forecast isn't that great next week.
They've chosen a good day, as unfortunately the weather forecast for Sunday and Monday is not too promising.
Right now I'm looking at the weather forecast for the rest of the week.
The weather forecast's good so it should be a great weekend.
But if the weather forecast is to be believed, there could be a grain of hope.
With such a bleak weather forecast, any considered addition to the ‘green’ debate has to be welcome.
I've just been watching the weather forecast for the week ahead and it seems we're in for a windy time again.
This was inconsistent with the weather forecast and not typical of the local area.
All three have heard the weather forecast on the radio.
Given the vagaries of our climate, it is essential to check the weather forecast the week before.
An inaccurate weather forecast meant the gritters did not get out in time, and steps will be taken to ensure it does not happen again.
One doesn't need to look at the weather forecast in Spain or Southern France; you know the sun's going to shine.
Anyone can tell our weather is changing - you just have to look out of the window or watch a weather forecast on TV.
Check the weather forecast before you go, as it's not very rain-friendly.
Even if I hadn't heard the weather forecast I could have guaranteed it would rain.
Phrases
weather forecasting
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He created the term anticyclone and pointed out its importance in weather forecasting.
Storm chasing is not only carried out for the purpose of weather forecasting.
A scientist called Vilhelm Bjerknes, who lived in Norway around the turn of the century, was one of a group of experts who first formulated the problem of accurate weather forecasting in terms that we would recognise today.
Imagine how limited our weather forecasting would be without meteorology satellites.
The data will help scientists better understand how sources of local pollution affect air quality, and will improve weather forecasting and climate prediction.
The 18th century saw many improvements and innovative ideas regarding weather forecasting.
The use of radar and other instrumentation helps meteorologists track storms and study rainfall patterns, making weather forecasting more accurate.
Derivatives
weather forecaster
noun
She was I think the first women weather forecaster on BBC Television, and her heyday was in the early 1970s.
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A weather forecaster uses a three-dimensional map of the atmosphere, and calculates the temperature at which air will start to rise.
In the background, a radio fizzed and the plummy tones of a weather forecaster announced: ‘There are warnings of heavy snow, prolonged rain and hazardous conditions right across the country in the next 24 hours.’
A weather forecaster said the province should brace itself for more heavy downpours in some areas, as well as cold and wet conditions with moderate rains in other areas.
Each weather forecaster seems to revel in it being the wettest October since whenever, or stressing how the temperatures are unusually high for this time of year and so on.
weather forecasting
noun
The use of radar and other instrumentation helps meteorologists track storms and study rainfall patterns, making weather forecasting more accurate.
Example sentencesExamples
Imagine how limited our weather forecasting would be without meteorology satellites.
Storm chasing is not only carried out for the purpose of weather forecasting.
The data will help scientists better understand how sources of local pollution affect air quality, and will improve weather forecasting and climate prediction.
He created the term anticyclone and pointed out its importance in weather forecasting.
A scientist called Vilhelm Bjerknes, who lived in Norway around the turn of the century, was one of a group of experts who first formulated the problem of accurate weather forecasting in terms that we would recognise today.
The 18th century saw many improvements and innovative ideas regarding weather forecasting.