MetService-What do you think of the latest saga?

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Re: MetService-What do you think of the latest saga?

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The "Rural" forecasts are the long version. The "Short" forecast is what it is. SHORT! Because it has a word limit (it is also broadcast) it can be vague at times to make sure any significant or severe weather is mentioned.
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Re: MetService-What do you think of the latest saga?

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Published forecasts available on Radio NZ National:
"Urban Weather" gives cloud, precipitation possibilities, wind type and direction, forecast-high temp.
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/weather

"Long range" forecast:
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/weather/longrange
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Re: MetService-What do you think of the latest saga?

Unread post by NZ Thunderstorm Soc »

The point I was trying to refer to is:
Why don't they drop the word "Short" and just say Forecast ...and if anyone wants an elongated forecast, go to somewhere else. It's that simple :smile:
Just like the word, 'mini' as in tornados and saying in forecasts, 'frosts in sheltered areas' :smile: :rolleyes:
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