Author
Emma Clarke
Writer at WeatherTell.com
Emma Clarke writes about weather, forecasting, and how to plan around it wherever you are in the world. She's most interested in explaining why a forecast says what it says, not just what it says.
Articles by Emma Clarke
How Accurate Is a 14-Day Weather Forecast?
Find out how reliable a 14-day weather forecast really is, and how to read the days further out without being misled by them.
Read the article →What Does "Feels Like" Temperature Actually Mean?
Discover what the 'feels like' temperature really measures, and why wind and humidity can matter more than the number on the thermometer.
Read the article →The Beaufort Wind Scale Explained
Learn how the Beaufort wind scale works, from a light breeze to a full storm, and what each level actually feels like outdoors.
Read the article →What Counts as a Heatwave?
Discover how a heatwave is actually defined, why the threshold changes from country to country, and how to plan around one safely.
Read the article →How Rain Probability Actually Works
Understand what a rain percentage in a forecast actually means, and why a 40% chance of rain does not mean 40% of the day will be wet.
Read the article →Understanding Color-Coded Weather Warnings
Learn how color-coded weather warning systems work, what yellow, orange and red generally mean, and how to prepare for each level.
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