Science Common Sense
1826 - What occupations need the information provided by weather forecasting?
Weather forecasting is helpful in many jobs, such as:
- Pilots: to plan safe flights and avoid bad weather.
- Farmers: to decide when to plant, water, or harvest their crops.
- Sailors and Ship Captains: to navigate safely across the ocean.
- Emergency Responders: to prepare for and respond to natural disasters like hurricanes or floods.
- Tour guides and Event planners: to plan outdoor events and activities.
- Skiers and Snowboarders (at resorts): to plan ski lifts and trail operations.
- Broadcasters and News Reporters: to report the weather to the public.
- Firefighters: to prepare for and fight forest fires.
- Construction workers: to plan and schedule outdoor projects.
- Road maintenance workers: to prepare for and clear roads during snowstorms.
These are just a few examples of the many occupations that rely on weather forecasting to make informed decisions.