nowcasting

Nowcasting, or ultra-short-term forecast, offers a current forecast of local weather features for a period of up to 6 hours, including a detailed description of the meteorological situation. It is based on methods of processing and extrapolation of radar or satellite data. The expected movement of the precipitation zone and/or storm cells can be obtained at the highest temporal and spatial resolution. This is especially important and applicable for airports and regions with unstable weather. Nowcasting plays an increasingly important role in crisis management and risk prevention systems, but its implementation is a complex task that requires a special approach.