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Weather App

Posted By: Mlcreek

Weather App - 03/29/16 10:55 AM

I've been using weather underground for weather reports. Unfortunately they can't predict it if they were standing in it.

Anyone out there have better suggestions?

Thanks
Posted By: brucat

Re: Weather App - 03/29/16 12:41 PM

Here's my rule of thumb:

TV weather: Should I wear more layers?

Wunderground, The Weather Channel sites/apps: What's on the RADAR?

For wind predictions, start with an app such as WindAlert (they've acquired a bunch of others). The quality of the forecasts from these apps varies by location, however, so check around with locals or just monitor a few for a while.

For the best forecasts, there are subscription services. These are definitely location sensitive, especially for a place with complex features (land/water/prevailing flows).

Most times, a combination of the first three is sufficient. When running important regattas in Newport, decisions on where to race (ocean vs bay) or whether (and how long) to postpone ashore can make the paid services invaluable.

Hope this helps.

Mike
Posted By: David Ingram

Re: Weather App - 03/29/16 12:46 PM

SailFlow, there is a free smart phone app.
Posted By: rehmbo

Re: Weather App - 03/29/16 12:48 PM

Not apps, but two of my favs:
https://www.windyty.com/
https://weatherspark.com/

Accuracy depends on the models they use as reference (and a lot of luck). Supposedly Windyt uses some kind of algorithm to create a mash-up of forecast models that increases accuracy.
Posted By: Mlcreek

Re: Weather App - 03/29/16 01:33 PM

Thanks Ding, I like that one. Thanks to everyone.
Posted By: waterbug_wpb

Re: Weather App - 03/29/16 07:06 PM

I have windfinder on my phone which is reasonably accurate (although they are generous on the windspeed forecast... usually about 5 mph faster than actual). They're based on local airport WX stations so they can give you an idea of what you'll see around that area.
Posted By: cyberspeed

Re: Weather App - 03/30/16 05:53 AM

I started using PredictWind but everyone got it wrong last weekend. They have free or pro version.
Posted By: RickWhite

Re: Weather App - 03/30/16 10:31 AM

I used Sailflow a couple of years ago, until they improved it. Then it was worthless.
So, did they improve it.., really, or did they unimprove it?
Posted By: brucat

Re: Weather App - 03/30/16 12:27 PM

Several mentions in this thread of WeatherFlow products (WindAlert, SailFlow), another local favorite is iWindsurf. As I mentioned above, they are related, and definitely have the similar look/feel, if not identical forecasts.

More info: http://www.weatherflow.com/consumer-products/

Makes me wonder how independent the others are?

In any case, no forecast or tool is 100% correct all of the time, and sometimes they are WAY off. The very best (usually paid) include a confidence level, and other things that might happen on a difficult day.

Mike
Posted By: David Ingram

Re: Weather App - 03/30/16 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by RickWhite
I used Sailflow a couple of years ago, until they improved it. Then it was worthless.
So, did they improve it.., really, or did they unimprove it?


http://www.sailflow.com/ if you like it use it if you don't move on, there are a lot of options. I also use the NOAA site, http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/.

What do you use Rick?
Posted By: waterbug_wpb

Re: Weather App - 03/30/16 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by David Ingram
What do you use Rick?


a wet finger and weather eye.
Posted By: RickWhite

Re: Weather App - 03/31/16 10:46 AM

haha I like Jay's

Actually, here in the Keys and at Put-in-Bay Wunderground has been extremely accurate.., storms plus or minus an hour than predicted, and winds very close in speed and direction.

Posted By: Tony_F18

Re: Weather App - 03/31/16 02:15 PM

Windguru Pro and this:

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