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How does the Met Office forecast?
The Met Office uses a vast network of observations from satellites, radar, and weather stations across the UK and beyond. These data points feed into complex computer models that simulate the atmosphere's behaviour. Forecasters then interpret these models, adding their expertise to predict weather patterns like the heavy rain expected on Sunday.
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