Mobile meteorologist Alan Sealls explains why the National Weather Service could warn residents about the May 6 tornado that struck Daphne but not the one that hit Mobile minutes earlier, and what that gap reveals about the limits of tornado forecasting.
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Accurate or Precise? A Mobile Meteorologist Breaks Down What Your Weather App Isn’t Telling You
A local meteorologist breaks down why accuracy and precision aren’t the same thing in weather forecasting, using Mobile’s own temperature and rainfall data, plus everyday examples like gas prices, to explain why more decimal points don’t always mean a better forecast.
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Mobile Meteorologist Alan Sealls Looks Back at Katrina as Hurricane Season Heats Up
Mobile meteorologist Alan Sealls reflects on Hurricane Katrina’s 14th anniversary, his hiatus from television, and why Gulf Coast residents should stay prepared as hurricane season nears its peak.