Want to get a better handle on the uncertainty of the weather, wind or ocean? MSL's recently launched ensemble weather service has been providing clients with a visual assessment of the probable variability of weather outcomes to support critical decisions.
Forecasts are by definition forecasts. The weather can vary in terms of timing, location and magnitude. In some conditions weather patterns are generally stable, in others weather may vary quite significantly from forecasts at any single point. This uncertainty can impact critical operational decisions.
MSL's ensemble forecasts give you the chance to understand the level of change that may be expected - and probable alternate weather conditions that could apply. And of course it is all part of our easily accessed web based forecasting service.
Another popular tool can help assess variability in the forecast for those managing with real-time data within the web based forecast service. This is the inclusion of your real time weather data in a graph alongside the latest forecast - enabling the viewer to quickly adjust the forecast for any changes in the timing or magnitude of events locally.