Hence the need for general forecasts about them to be included in the marketing process.

December 1993: A new background is introduced for local forecasts.

Never has the need for improved forecasts been greater.

The satellites will fly over Earth's poles, providing data needed for short-term forecasts.

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It is for longer-term forecasts that accuracy becomes harder to achieve.

"As Science Minister, you're responsible for technological forecasts, aren't you?"

As the hurricane nears land, priority missions gather information for forecasts.

In addition each shows a different preference for quantitative forecasts, compared with more qualitative outlooks.

The higher density of reporting stations offers the potential for localized forecasts accurate nearly to the minute across the state.