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How do they know it'll rain?
The Met Office uses advanced computer models, fed with vast amounts of global weather data, to create forecasts. These models simulate atmospheric conditions, helping predict changes like the rain expected on Wednesday morning. Their accuracy is constantly improving, making these short-term predictions quite reliable.
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