There is no doubt the weather today changes in no time. You might have observed that it was sunny in the morning. However, it suddenly started raining in the afternoon. Since the weather is changing so unexpectedly, it is crucial to watch the weather forecast to be prepared for anything that is to come. Meanwhile for an anchor, it is essential to deliver an accurate and engaging weather forecast to inform and prepare your audience. After all, a well-crafted weather forecast not only shares essential information about precipitations, wind patterns, and temperature, but it also helps audience plan their days and activities accordingly. With that in mind, we have prepared a weather forecast report sample script in English.
A weather report is a bit technical as compared to other report writing you have been practicing earlier. You need to choose words and phrases correctly and present the information gathered in the language of meteorologists.
Weather report writing has its own format which is precise, to the point, and delivers facts and predictions right on hand. A weather report article or analysis typically includes a statement of current weather conditions along with a weather forecast for the next 24 hours.
Following is the weather forecast report sample script in English which includes important information elements included in a typical weather analysis report
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Weather Report 1
Welcome to the weather forecast. Now, let us see what the weather is like today. In the north of the country, it is very windy and cold. There is a high chance of some rain too. So, we recommend you not to leave home without your umbrella! The temperature is around 10º centigrade. In the east, it is rainy all day today, I am afraid. There may be thunderstorm in the afternoon. The temperature is a bit higher, at around 13º.
In the west and middle of the country, the weather is dry but cloudy. So, no rain for you. However, it is quite windy and the temperature is just 10º. The south of the country has the best weather today. It is cloudy most of the time but sunny this afternoon. The temperature is around 15º.
Weather Report
Hi, I am ____________________________, your weather presenter. I will be covering yourlocal weather in ___________________________, __________________________. The current condition is ________________. Looking ahead, your 3-day forecast consists of a ___________________ day for Monday. There will be a high of __________________ (weather conditions) (high temp) and a low of ____________________(low temp). Tuesday, it will be a ____________________ day. There will be a high of___________________ (weather conditions) (high temp) and a low of ____________________ (low temp).Wednesday will be a ____________________ day. There will be a high of________________ (weather conditions) (high temp) and a low of ____________________.(low temp)Thursday should be a __________________ day. There will be a high of_________________ (weather conditions) (high temp) and a low of ____________________.(low temp)Friday, we’re looking at a__________________ day. There will be a high of _______________ (weather conditions) (high temp) and a low of ____________________ (low temp). That is your weather forecast, thanks for watching! I am _________________________, now backto _______________ and _________________.
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Weather Report 3
Forecast For Friday 05/18/20XX
The maximum temperature today is near 86 degrees. A partly cloudy and warm day is expected. The lowest relative humidity is near 33 percent. Expect 13 hours of sunshine, which is 87 percent of possible sunshine. Average winds will be Northeast at 8 MPH during the morning and Northeast at 9 MPH during the afternoon.
Forecast For Saturday 05/19/20XX
The minimum temperature is near 58 degrees. Maximum temperature near 83 degrees. Mostly sunny and dry to start the weekend. The lowest relative humidity is near 30 percent. Expect 15 hours of sunshine, which is 100 percent of possible sunshine. Average winds will be Northeast at 9 MPH during the morning and Northeast at 9 MPH during the afternoon.
Forecast For Sunday 05/20/20XX
The minimum temperature is near 58 degrees. Maximum temperature near 85 degrees. A dry weather pattern will continue. The lowest relative humidity is near 30 percent. Expect 15 hours of sunshine, which is 100 percent of possible sunshine. Average winds will be Northeast at 7 MPH during the morning and Northeast at 6 MPH during the afternoon.
Forecast For Monday 05/21/20XX
The minimum temperature is near 58 degrees. Maximum temperature near 88 degrees. Isolated showers will be possible afternoon, averaging < 0.10 inches. The lowest relative humidity is near 29 percent. Expect 14 hours of sunshine, which is 93 percent of possible sunshine. Average winds will be Southwest at 3 MPH during the morning and Northwest at 4 MPH during the afternoon.
Forecast For Tuesday 05/22/20XX
Minimum temperature near 62 degrees. Maximum temperature near 86 degrees. Slightly greater coverage of showers is forecast, averaging < 0.10 inches. The lowest relative humidity is near 38 percent. Expect 13 hours of sunshine which is 87 percent of possible sunshine. Average winds will be Southwest at 5 MPH during the morning and West at 7 MPH during the afternoon.
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Weather Report 4
Partly cloudy in the evening, becoming cloudy overnight. Low around 55 F. Winds at 5 to 10 mph. Sun may give way to rain for this evening, with a 10 percent chance of precipitation and a low of 50 degrees. Winds are expected to remain calm at 9 mph.
Clear with cloudy periods; a slight chance of showers or thundershowers. Mostly clear with showers likely. Slight chance of a thunderstorm. 3 to 6 mm of rain.
Typical Weather Report Format
The following are the important information elements included in a typical weather analysis report:
- Stn:Station ID
- Temp:Present temperature (°C)
- MinT:Minimum temperature (°C) recorded over the last 18 hours
- MaxT:Maximum temperature (°C) recorded over the last 18 hours
- RH:Present RH (%)
- WndDir:Wind direction
- WndSpd:Wind speed (km/h)
- WndGust:Wind gust (km/h)
- Rain_mm:Rain since the last report (mm)
- Snow_cm:Snow since the last report (cm)
- Hail_mm:Hail since the last report (mm)
- FFMC– Fine Fuel Moisture Code
- ISI– Initial Spread Index
- DMC– Duff Moisture Code
- BUI– Build Up Index
- DC– Drought Code
- DSR– Daily Severity Rating
- FWI– Fire Weather Index
The weather forecast you mention in your report must be for three or seven days. Do not forecast the weather conditions for months because long-term forecasts are less accurate and, therefore, less reliable. The forecast can be made by studying the satellite map or taking the help of meteorologists.
When writing a weather forecast, you need to state the general weather conditions such as sunny, cloudy, rainy, stormy, cloudy, low and high temperature, and weather warnings like tornadoes, flooding, etc.
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