Weather App: Nowadays, weather apps on smartphones show weather information with colorful icons and big figures. These apps can be useful in mild weather, but when conditions become complex and dangerous in winter, such as heavy snowfall, slippery ice and sub-zero temperatures, relying only on the app can be risky. Meteorologists believe that in such times, human experience and local information are more reliable.
Why apps fail during severe winter storms
The winter storms that have spread across many states clearly show that the weather can change completely in just a few miles. At some places it snows, at some places it hails and at some places there is dangerous freezing rain. In such circumstances, weather data changes very rapidly. According to experts, apps are unable to understand these nuances.
Why are human meteorologists necessary?
Meteorologists interpret the data by looking at it on local TV, radio, live streams or detailed websites. They don’t just tell you the figures, they also tell you what the actual impact will be in your area. According to experts, especially in extreme weather, it is important to know that someone is reading the data and analyzing it at the local level.
Many weather apps use artificial intelligence or large grid data to predict your city, which increases the chance of mistakes.
Are all weather apps useless?
It is not that every weather app is useless. There are some apps that show National Weather Service data under the supervision of experienced meteorologists. Such apps are considered more reliable.
For example, some popular apps use many different weather models, official data, and ground observations. Experts believe that not all weather apps are the same and some actually work better.
What weather apps can and can’t do
Most apps get their information from the National Weather Service and other major weather models. Many times these apps oversimplify uncertainty and present numbers that appear too precise, leading to false confidence in people.
Apps prove to be the most vulnerable in such complex storms because they are unable to understand the subtle layers of the weather. The apps are fine for clear weather or normal summer days but not in severe winter conditions.
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