Mud and debris as atmospheric rivers dumped rain in Studio City, Calif., in 2024. Forecasting heavy rain requires measurements from satellites, doppler radar, ocean buoys and other instruments, most ...

A lot of pilots are satisfied to fly away with the terminal forecasts and metars (in plain language, please) and I suppose that might meet the letter of the law on weather information. But there is so ...

Q: Can you trust datalink weather even though it’s delayed? Yes. Just because the radar picture you see on your screen is delayed by five to 15 minutes doesn’t mean it can’t be used for smart ...

The most reliable weather sources will be run by meteorologists, or those who have enough experience in the field to be trustworthy, whether that be an advanced storm spotter with certification or ...

From rain to snow to unbearable allergy days, the weather has a lot of control over how we live our lives. For many people, an unexpected bout of inclement weather might mean having to cancel a picnic ...