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Convective outlooks dating before December 2016 used excessive capitalization and abbreviations that were deemed too confusing

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It's no secret that communication and writing skills are constantly evolving within the National Weather Service, even in just a few years' timespan.

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Popular weather applications use outlook data to compile a more familiar weather interface

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Weather outlooks serve as a crucial starting ground to compiling a public forecast concerning a number of different hazards. Whether used amongst third-party media or the public, these products give insight to the weather forecasting process and how necessary action may be warranted based on meteorological thought processes.

On the other hand, these outlooks tend to perform poorly against third-party applications among the public. These specialized publications within a highly formal environment may cause the public to overlook the origins of their weather forecast, potentially leaving less weather-aware.

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Even when minimal activity is forecast or observed, the Space Weather Prediction Center is explicit to ensure comprehension

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The language used in weather outlooks follows a formal tone that is often heavy on terminology. With much of the outlook's content dependent on observations, the information presented is explicit and written with the time and date of observance in mind.

Common examples of this include the positioning of fronts and similar features as well as the models used to guide the forecaster's decisions.

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A map using categorical risks is included with the Storm Prediction Center's text-based Convective Outlook

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Several offices across the National Weather Service incorporate maps or similar graphics to better highlight geographical regions at risk.

Another popular move is the use of categorical risks to express increased concern across a particular area. Branches like the Storm Prediction Center use both of these methods in conjunction.

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Hazardous weather outlooks provide a regional forecast discussion with a timeline of expected hazards

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An effective outlook presents weather information that is unbiased, thorough, and chronologically consistent.

The presentation is aimed to be straight to the point and not particularly exciting, allowing for third-party weather outlets to easily paraphrase and examine the information.

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Details for the outlook's issuance are included across all offices of the NWS in this format

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Official National Weather Service outlooks follow a great deal of standardization. Recurring features include the following:

Formatted title, agency name, time, and date

Brief summary of hazards

Headings separating geographical regions

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Using the WPC's Excessive Rainfall product, media outlets can broadcast to local audiences in a format that is easier to interpret and understand

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Outlooks are typically published electronically on the front page of the branch's website. In some cases, the branch may also publish through social media.

These outlooks act as a key foundation in developing weather forecasts within media outlets.

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A glossary of different outlooks issued across the National Weather Service

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Daily weather outlooks are issued across different branches of the National Weather Service concerning the hazards that these branches specialize in. They offer information pertaining to the geographical locations where a certain hazard is expected, as well as a run-down of the potential timing of such hazards.

As a result, these outlooks are the foundation of the weather information received among the public.

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