Do you ever hear people say that the weather app was wrong about the forecast? In some cases it might be true, but more often it means that they don’t understand how a weather app works and what it can (and can’t) tell you. Dr. Marshall Shepherd of UGA addresses this in a Forbes posting today. The bottom line is that, while apps can be useful for daily planning, they are not good for evolving weather situations, especially if there is a chance of severe weather, including the flooding that is happening in Chattooga and Floyd Counties today with over 12 inches of rain in some locations over a few hours. Be weather aware and make sure you also have specialized apps to get real-time emergency notices. One list of these apps can be found here.
If you want radar maps, then most professional meteorologists use RadarScope, but it is not free so I use MyRadar instead. Many local television stations will also provide alerts for their areas. Stay safe and be smart about how you consume weather information and that will help you protect your homes and families.
