In reply to Post #31
I believe one of the reasons for poor accuracy at the moment is the lack of flights over the UK. Apparently some flights collect meteorological data and that's just not happening at the minute.
I believe one of the reasons for poor accuracy at the moment is the lack of flights over the UK. Apparently some flights collect meteorological data and that's just not happening at the minute.
In reply to Post #32
Not sure the lack of flights is the problem as accuracy from various sources or apps has been down for a few years as far as I see it from personal experience.
I haven't seen particularly accurate reports from BBC television weather and Carol Kirkwood, the local Anglia reports on BBC and ITV do seem to be slightly more accurate although the wind direction can be a bit wrong.
This year wind direction has been inaccurately forecast regularly, I do know the difference between North Western and North Easterly, especially when my bivvy is facing into the wind and rain that it should be pushing sideways past or sheltered from by tree covered islands or tree trunks...
The actual weather locally has been correct, just not the wind!
To be honest, I fish on my days off, not just because the weather is suitable, however I check the weather forecast for the wind direction so I can try to position my bivvy to try to reduce rain blowing inside.
Around 2006/7 I fished a session with a mate, he wasn't too keen on the weather on the day, however I convinced him that the wind and rain would stop at around 4pm after watching the television forecast.
We arrived at the lake and set up our bivvies, by 4.10 the wind and rain did stop and the next 2 days were dry. Good session as well, we both had a number of fish.
Same year I based a whole week session between Christmas and New Year on the forecast that it would be wet and windy after days of high pressure and cold dry weather. I had 10 carp in the middle of winter, always a good result.
Not sure the lack of flights is the problem as accuracy from various sources or apps has been down for a few years as far as I see it from personal experience.
I haven't seen particularly accurate reports from BBC television weather and Carol Kirkwood, the local Anglia reports on BBC and ITV do seem to be slightly more accurate although the wind direction can be a bit wrong.
This year wind direction has been inaccurately forecast regularly, I do know the difference between North Western and North Easterly, especially when my bivvy is facing into the wind and rain that it should be pushing sideways past or sheltered from by tree covered islands or tree trunks...
The actual weather locally has been correct, just not the wind!
To be honest, I fish on my days off, not just because the weather is suitable, however I check the weather forecast for the wind direction so I can try to position my bivvy to try to reduce rain blowing inside.
Around 2006/7 I fished a session with a mate, he wasn't too keen on the weather on the day, however I convinced him that the wind and rain would stop at around 4pm after watching the television forecast.
We arrived at the lake and set up our bivvies, by 4.10 the wind and rain did stop and the next 2 days were dry. Good session as well, we both had a number of fish.
Same year I based a whole week session between Christmas and New Year on the forecast that it would be wet and windy after days of high pressure and cold dry weather. I had 10 carp in the middle of winter, always a good result.
In reply to Post #33
I haven't seen particularly accurate reports from BBC television weather and Carol Kirkwood, the local Anglia reports on BBC and ITV do seem to be slightly more accurate although the wind direction can be a bit wrong.
Carol has a fantastic pair of knockers, well worth the watch, cheers me up on a morning lol
Other than that forget the bbc, rubbish imho
I watch the weather ALL the time and they get the forecast wrong regular, and I mean regular, especially the online area ones at the local weather stations, rubbish
Emailed them and complained a couple of times, all that technology and the money and they still can't nail a forecast ffs, like I said though, Carol has some fantastic tits on her
I haven't seen particularly accurate reports from BBC television weather and Carol Kirkwood, the local Anglia reports on BBC and ITV do seem to be slightly more accurate although the wind direction can be a bit wrong.
Carol has a fantastic pair of knockers, well worth the watch, cheers me up on a morning lol
Other than that forget the bbc, rubbish imho
I watch the weather ALL the time and they get the forecast wrong regular, and I mean regular, especially the online area ones at the local weather stations, rubbish
Emailed them and complained a couple of times, all that technology and the money and they still can't nail a forecast ffs, like I said though, Carol has some fantastic tits on her
I totally feel you about the inaccuracy of the weather reports. I'm always checking the forecast and it's so frustrating when it's off! I agree that Carol Kirkwood's reports are a bit more accurate, but it's really great to know that you can look forward to seeing her on TV each morning. Haha, that's a fantastic way to start the day! I've definitely emailed the BBC to complain about their reports, but it seems like they don't take much notice. It's so annoying when they have all the technology and money and they still don't nail the forecast! If you're looking for accurate information about Holiday Weather, sea and ski weather, as well as historical weather data, you should definitely check out the World Weather API. It's a great resource and you can get all the necessary data about the current weather in the city. Oh well, we can always hope they'll get it right one day!
Apple have murdered Dark Sky ... theres a campaign to bring it back online. i used to use it all the time
In reply to Post #1
Weather and Radar😉👍
Weather and Radar😉👍
I got a weather Rock it hangs on a string in my back garden always 100% accurate 
• If the rock is wet, it's raining.
• If the rock is swinging, the wind is blowing.
• If the rock casts a shadow, the sun is shining.
• If the rock does not cast a shadow and is not wet, the sky is cloudy.
• If the rock is difficult to see, it is foggy.
• If the rock is white, it is snowing.
• If the rock is coated with ice, there is a frost.
• If the ice is thick, it's a heavy frost.
• If the rock is bouncing, there is an earthquake.
• If the rock is under water, there is a flood.
• If the rock is warm, it is sunny.
• If the rock is missing, there was a tornado.
• If the rock is wet and swinging violently, there is a hurricane.
• If the rock can be felt but not seen, it is night time.
• If the rock has white shyte on it, watch out for birds.
• If the rock is wet, it's raining.
• If the rock is swinging, the wind is blowing.
• If the rock casts a shadow, the sun is shining.
• If the rock does not cast a shadow and is not wet, the sky is cloudy.
• If the rock is difficult to see, it is foggy.
• If the rock is white, it is snowing.
• If the rock is coated with ice, there is a frost.
• If the ice is thick, it's a heavy frost.
• If the rock is bouncing, there is an earthquake.
• If the rock is under water, there is a flood.
• If the rock is warm, it is sunny.
• If the rock is missing, there was a tornado.
• If the rock is wet and swinging violently, there is a hurricane.
• If the rock can be felt but not seen, it is night time.
• If the rock has white shyte on it, watch out for birds.
In reply to Post #38
For those fishing in France, I can definitely recommend the Meteo France weather App. The past couple of years I have seen some biblical storms. They arrive fast as well so it always pays to monitor the weather.
For those fishing in France, I can definitely recommend the Meteo France weather App. The past couple of years I have seen some biblical storms. They arrive fast as well so it always pays to monitor the weather.
Like most of us ive tried a few to see what's best for me. BBC weather has been rubbish since they dropped using the Met Office as their provider. Met Office app is okay for me. I do also like eWeather HDF, decent air pressure info. Rain Alarm and Rain Radar are also okay, prefer Rain Alarm.
... And we all don't mind Carol Kirwoods warm front sweeping across the country 😉
... And we all don't mind Carol Kirwoods warm front sweeping across the country 😉
In reply to Post #23
The funny thing though, in 1944, a meteorologist in the RAF was asked for the weather for June. He said that although there was a storm, it would die down enough on 6th June for the purposes required.
If he had not gotten that right, the D Day landings would have been postponed for 6months minimum.
One man can predict the weather, yet various applications, companies etc, use computers and come up with different answers to the same question, many of which are later shown to be incorrect.
Michael Fish will forever look a fool because of 'no hurricane', yet the computer inputs had not been inputted correctly.
One of my favourite subjects in Geography at school was studying the weather of Great Britain.
This country has a predominant south Westerly air stream, usually bringing in air and weather from the Atlantic, and most rain or precipitation is dropped on the west of a curved line called the Tees/Exe line.
The funny thing though, in 1944, a meteorologist in the RAF was asked for the weather for June. He said that although there was a storm, it would die down enough on 6th June for the purposes required.
If he had not gotten that right, the D Day landings would have been postponed for 6months minimum.
One man can predict the weather, yet various applications, companies etc, use computers and come up with different answers to the same question, many of which are later shown to be incorrect.
Michael Fish will forever look a fool because of 'no hurricane', yet the computer inputs had not been inputted correctly.
One of my favourite subjects in Geography at school was studying the weather of Great Britain.
This country has a predominant south Westerly air stream, usually bringing in air and weather from the Atlantic, and most rain or precipitation is dropped on the west of a curved line called the Tees/Exe line.
In reply to Post #41
I use XC weather and met office and they are not particularly accurate at all.
I use XC weather and met office and they are not particularly accurate at all.
In reply to Post #41
I heard it was a Shepard from the highlands, but this is probably just highland rumours.
I use Met and BBC, I like the map on met that shows where it will rain.
I heard it was a Shepard from the highlands, but this is probably just highland rumours.
I use Met and BBC, I like the map on met that shows where it will rain.
In reply to Post #43
They probably know the weather better than we 'townies' do
I have a brilliant weather forecast, if my dog is in the bivvy, it's raining or going to rain.
If she is outside its dry.
Then for the next bit I do have to have an idea of compass points, as she always lays down with her back to the wind.
They probably know the weather better than we 'townies' do
I have a brilliant weather forecast, if my dog is in the bivvy, it's raining or going to rain.
If she is outside its dry.
Then for the next bit I do have to have an idea of compass points, as she always lays down with her back to the wind.
I've recently been trying AccuWeather and find it can predict when it's going to rain down to almost the minute
In reply to Post #45
Is AccuWeather a one off payment app or is it subscription based?
Is AccuWeather a one off payment app or is it subscription based?