Weather Problems!

1993 Views 27 Replies 11 Participants Last post by MarkA, Jul 31, 2002

MarkA

Discussion Starter · Jul 31, 2002

I mean, people think NW Montana is cold. But I mean, it's been HOT here. I think this forcast (especially combined with the "rain and snow" icon is more than a little off At least I hope so (note the minus signs).

Time of last update: 07/31/2002 01:30:00
13°C PM Showers
PM Showers Wind:
NNW 5 km/h Humidity:
97% Real Feel:
13°C
Barometer:
1012 mbar Visibility:
0 km UV:
0
5-Day Forecast
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
High:
-7°C High:
-6°C High:
-16°C High:
-16°C High:
-6°C
Low:
-1°C Low:
-18°C Low:
-12°C Low:
-12°C Low:
-12°C

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MarkA

Discussion Starter · #2 · Jul 31, 2002

In case you're less metrically inclined - I changed my settings to English units to show ya'll:

Current Conditions Time of last update: 07/31/2002 01:30:00
56°F PM Showers
PM Showers Wind:
NNW 3 mph Humidity:
97% Real Feel:
56°F
Barometer:
29.89 inHg Visibility:
0 mi UV:
0
5-Day Forecast
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
High:
20°F High:
22°F High:
4°F High:
4°F High:
22°F
Low:
30°F Low:
0°F Low:
10°F Low:
10°F Low:
10°F

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Steve Mehs

· #3 · Jul 31, 2002

If you see problems in the forecasts the best thing woruld be to contact MSNBC/Accuweather since thats who provides vB with the info for the weather hack.

John Corn

· #4 · Jul 31, 2002

somethings up, my weather says rain and snow for today......:lol:

Scott Greczkowski

· #5 · Jul 31, 2002

Yup, it a MSNBC issue, others are having the same problem.

TNGTony

· #6 · Jul 31, 2002

LOL!

For Cincinnati

66°F (real current temp 77°)
Few Showers Wind:
ENE 3 mph Humidity: 100%
Real Feel:66°F
Barometer: 30.08 inHg
Visibility: 2 mi
UV: 0

5-Day Forecast
Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

High:
22°F High:
22°F High:
22°F High:
4°F High:
4°F
Low:
0°F Low:
0°F Low:
10°F Low:
10°F Low:
10°F

It's not that cold here in February!

See ya
Tony

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Scott Greczkowski

· #7 · Jul 31, 2002

I figured out what the problem is, I am gonna work on it now.

It appears that MSNBC has expanded it forecasts and in doing so changed some things around. I can get the forecasts all fixed (I think)

Lets see how long it takes for other VB sites such as Avsforum and Hometheaterforum to figure it out.

BTW the Forcast for Hartford, Flurries and Windy

STXJim

· #8 · Jul 31, 2002

I don't have a problem with my weather forecast.
I just look out the window.

Right now...It's beautiful.
This afternoon; Will be a repeat of the morning, just a little warmer.
And tonight...I'm pretty sure it will be dark.

James_F

· #9 · Jul 31, 2002

It says there is going to me a moon today in phoenix! :lol:

Scott Greczkowski

· #10 · Jul 31, 2002

Ok the Weather (for the most part) is fixed.

(All the forecasts are good and the temps and everything are correct, however it is still showing flurries/windy on my display.)

MSNBC tells me that this "snow" problem is on their end and they are working to fix it.

The problem occured because MSNBC has redid and expanded its weather area.

If you are not seeing the correct forecase the please click the below line which should fix your problems.

http://www.dbstalk.com/weather.php?s=&forceupdate=yes

Enjoy!

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James_F

· #11 · Jul 31, 2002

Much better!

Karl Foster

· #12 · Jul 31, 2002

now THAT is an avatar, James!

Scott Greczkowski

· #13 · Jul 31, 2002

How come everytime I see Britney she has different size... ahh never mind...

Anyways the real Weather Problem is that MSNBC has switched weather providers from Accuweather to The Weather Channel. The Data from the Weather Channel is a little messed up but I am told they are working on it.

Enjoy the nice weather!

Nick

· #14 · Jul 31, 2002

Forecast for Nevele: Daylight, followed by darkness, followed by more daylight.

Perfect!

MarkA

Discussion Starter · #15 · Jul 31, 2002

"If you see problems in the forecasts the best thing woruld be to contact MSNBC/Accuweather since thats who provides vB with the info for the weather hack."

But MSNBC AccuWeather's site shows a perfectly reasonable forecast.

MarkA

Discussion Starter · #16 · Jul 31, 2002

Much better, thanks (well, actually, the other forecast looked nice - but I knew it was too good to be true):

Region: United States
Kalispell, MT, USA Current Conditions Time of last update: 07/31/2002 11:30:00
16°C PM Showers/ Wind
PM Showers/ Wind Wind:
SW 24 km/h Humidity:
42% Real Feel:
16°C
Barometer:
1015 mbar Visibility:
0 km UV:
1
5-Day Forecast
Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Mostly Cloudy Scattered Showers AM Clouds/ PM Sun Partly Cloudy Isolated T-Storms
High:
19°C High:
21°C High:
21°C High:
27°C High:
29°C
Low:
3°C Low:
7°C Low:
7°C Low:
8°C Low:
9°C

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Scott Greczkowski

· #17 · Jul 31, 2002

But MSNBC AccuWeather's site shows a perfectly reasonable forecast.

There is no more NBC AccuWeather site anymore. The author of the hack (for some reason all VB add ons are called hacks) is working with MSNBC to fix the problem.

If you were to query the MSNBC Weather Database it would give you the correct forecast however in that data you would see the the forecase for Hartford indeed says "Flurries / Windy" in it.

Wierd.

James_F

· #18 · Jul 31, 2002

You can just change the Chandler, AZ one to say 105 degrees, Hot/Sunny and leave it that way for the rest of the summer.

catman

· #19 · Jul 31, 2002

When I worked with a German person she told me " if the birds , sit on the wires , in june or july , you have a early winter . If they sit , in august or september , you have a late winter " . I have checked each year and it holds true . Do you think , the birds are smarter then us ?

James_F

· #20 · Jul 31, 2002

Hey Mark, do you use the Metric system up there in Montana?

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