Susan Powell mentioning again a possible 32c tomorrow
Originally Posted by: TimS
What I notice the BBC forecasters say those temps but on the map they put it 2-3C lower than in the old days they slapped 32C straight away. They also did very good hourly evening to overnight temps tonight and never see them showing 27C at 10pm and 25C at midnight before.
Originally Posted by: Gooner
Yes I have noticed that. They seem to quote city temps for night values and then have reduced maxes. Very odd
Originally Posted by: Sevendust
Yes, anyone explain why they would put one value but then mention another ???
Originally Posted by: Jiries
I noticed too and I suspect the reason is tactical - they would rather people are pleasantly surprised than disappointed by the max temps. Either that, or they have decided they should show conditions as they will be experienced by the majority of people rather than highlighting extreme values like St James's park in summer or Benson in winter.
Originally Posted by: Gooner