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Very short-range forecast

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010011

A weather prediction covering a period from a few minutes up to approximately 12 hours into the future. These forecasts focus on rapidly evolving weather phenomena such as thunderstorms, fog, or sudden changes in wind. They rely heavily on real-time observational data from radar, satellites, and surface stations, often updated hourly or more frequently.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-010011
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoNowcast; Short-range forecast; Long-range forecast
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010011",
  "term": "Very short-range forecast",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A weather prediction covering a period from a few minutes up to approximately 12 hours into the future. These forecasts focus on rapidly evolving weather phenomena such as thunderstorms, fog, or sudden changes in wind. They rely heavily on real-time observational data from radar, satellites, and surface stations, often updated hourly or more frequently.",
  "see_also": [
    "nowcast",
    "short-range forecast",
    "long-range forecast"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/very-short-range-forecast/"
}

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