Difference between a weather forecast and a weather report

[Vijinthan]

Hi

I want to learn the difference between a weather forecast and a weather report. Although both of these words seem to be giving some sort of understanding for me, to be frank, the comprehensive meaning is not clear. I really need that part. I would appreciate if anyone can give me a hand on this.

Look forward to your answers.

Viji

[Alan]

Hi,

I think it is better to describe the two words 'forecast' and 'report'. A forecast is a view of what is likely to happen while a report is an account of what has already happened.

A weather forecast will tell what the weather is likely to be. A weather report is a factual account of what has been established to have happened.

Alan
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[James]

Dear Sirs,

To me, or maybe just limited to the US, the followings are almost the same thing, as we can see and hear on TV:

forecast;
meteorological report;
weather forecast;
weather forecasting;
weather report; and
weathercast.

Regards

[Alan]

Hi,

I am sure in any variety of English there is a distinction between 'report' and 'forecast'. The fact that the two words are used indiscriminately doesn't mean there is no difference.

Alan
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[James]

I agree with you, sir, 100%, but the subject concerned here is weather report.

Regards.

[Foah]

[James]

Hi Fan,

No, I am not, Fan, but I see and hear wether reports on the TV to know the future wether.

Regards.