Southern Hemisphere weather forecasting struggles with fewer surface observations and aging satellites

Weather forecasting in the Southern Hemisphere remains challenging due to fewer surface observations, according to Kimberly Reid from the University of Melbourne. Despite improvements from satellite data, accurate forecasts still lag behind the Northern Hemisphere. Experts warn that aging satellites could soon hinder forecasting ability in the face of increasingly extreme weather patterns.

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