Avoid rain and thunderstorms
Check the rain radar before you head out — it's more up-to-date than the forecast.
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Watch rain move in real time, followed by a 2-hour prediction.
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Avoid surprises: recheck the forecast before heading out
Models update every ~6 hours. The forecast you checked this morning may already be outdated.
📸 Image: forecast table with model update times
Look for the most recently updated model — shown below the forecast table. HRRR updated 15 min ago beats ECMWF updated 15 h ago.
When timing matters, switch from 3-hour to 1-hour steps. Fresh data + finer resolution = much easier planning.
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