rickonboat
(Weather Hobbyist)
Wed Aug 11 2004 04:08 PM
lag time from real track to public info

I find it somewhat interesting that the lag time from what the hurricanes and tropical storms to the public can be 4 hours old. or more. I say this because it's obvious to me that the projections of these storms paths, and the obvious trend west...will be a delay. I don't think it's any suprise that our info and thoughts are running about 2-3 hours or more, Ahead of what the public finally gets.

they both look more west to me. In fact, I would consider it almost irresponsible to be telling the public of forecast positions beyond 2-3 days....things change quickly....



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