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The forecast [[webtag]] attempts to predict a weather forecast for the coming 12 hours. It uses a tried and tested algorithm based on the pressure and trend, wind speed, the month and your hemisphere. The initial formula was developed in the early 1900's and was based on years of observations and testing and proved to be around 91% accurate. It is said to have been extensively tested by NATO in the most extreme weather conditions. It has been demonstrated that the most accurate forecasts are based on readings taken at 9am however it continues to give reliable results throughout the day. | The forecast [[webtag]] attempts to predict a weather forecast for the coming 12 hours. It uses a tried and tested algorithm based on the pressure and trend, wind speed, the month and your hemisphere. The initial formula was developed in the early 1900's and was based on years of observations and testing and proved to be around 91% accurate. It is said to have been extensively tested by NATO in the most extreme weather conditions. It has been demonstrated that the most accurate forecasts are based on readings taken at 9am however it continues to give reliable results throughout the day. | ||
The findings have since been coded and included in Cumulus. | The findings have since been coded and included in Cumulus. | ||
Please note that the forecast is for 'novelty' use only. Do not rely on it, and please do not complain when it gets it wrong! | |||
[[File:ScreenshotEnableForecast.png|right|thumb|50px]]In order for the forecast webtag to be populated you must enable forecasting for your station. In Cumulus click the Configuration menu then Station and tick the box to the bottom right of the screen "Cumulus forecast". Note that if your weather station produces forecasts itself in a form that can be read by Cumulus (the Davis range, for example), and you want Cumulus to use the station-generated forecast, you should leave the box unticked. | [[File:ScreenshotEnableForecast.png|right|thumb|50px]]In order for the forecast webtag to be populated you must enable forecasting for your station. In Cumulus click the Configuration menu then Station and tick the box to the bottom right of the screen "Cumulus forecast". Note that if your weather station produces forecasts itself in a form that can be read by Cumulus (the Davis range, for example), and you want Cumulus to use the station-generated forecast, you should leave the box unticked. | ||