Secrets of a weather forecaster
ѿý weather presenters Cecilia Daly and Barra Best talk to Tara and Declan about the science of forecasting and the tricks of the trade
The accuracy of weather forecasting has improved almost beyond recognition in recent years. But despite those strides, there are still gaps in public trust.
On The State of Us today, Tara Mills and Declan Harvey chat to the weather team about how tricky it is to get things right.
Cecilia Daly and Barra Best answer questions like:
How does weather forecasting happen?
Why are there weather stations in Castlederg and Katesbridge?
What’s the difference between “rain” and “showers”?
And how did Barra get an actual storm named after him?
Get in touch: thestateofus@bbc.co.uk
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The State of Us
Tara Mills and Declan Harvey react and reflect on news stories in a ѿý NI podcast.