In uk.sci.weather on Mon, 12 Jan 2004 at 16:46:43, Steven Glean wrote :
The inaccuracy in the forecast for today has led to alot of criticism of
the Met Office on this newsgroup. However I feel that it highlights an
important issue in weather forecasting; the chaotic nature of the
atmosphere.

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I think the real issue is the loss of public confidence that ensues when
dire warnings are not borne out.
--
Paul Hyett, Cheltenham

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