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How many steps are here to get the forecast to my television?

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Published: 4/07/2008 2:21 pm

Updated: 4/07/2008 2:22 pm

Getting the weather forecast to your television actually takes many more steps than you might think.

First, two of our meteorologists each make a forecast. Then we discuss and compare the two forecasts, and agree on a final forecast. Once the forecast is finalized, the on-air meteorologist prepares the presentation that appears on television.

He or she creates each individual graphic that you see during the weather segment. Each graphic is updated and recreated based on the new forecast. This usually takes several hours.

Aside from what you see on TV, both the on-air meteorologist and off-air meteorologist have other duties. These duties include forecasting for local radio stations, the weather-line telephone recording, 13WHAM.com, private clients, and the Democrat and Chronicle.

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