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Card 540 of 9752026-09-23 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-09-23

Ninety Sky grades its own rain forecasts

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Editorial interest 78/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A block-level rain forecast for the next 90 minutes that displays uncertainty and says it scores each prediction against observed rainfall.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-23 issue.
For
People deciding whether to carry an umbrella
Worth noticing
It limits alerts to one of each type per half hour and suppresses them from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Field notes

The described workflow combines radar motion with NOAA's HRRR and National Weather Service forecasts, which a decision model called Jev weighs against the radar. The page says each forecast is scored against what actually fell and that changes ship only when they outperform the prior version, though the extracted text does not include the linked research numbers. Coverage is stated as the contiguous United States, and the site cautions users to rely on the National Weather Service and local authorities for warnings.

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OpenPublic substance visible
PrettyNotable craft visible
ProPolished or operationally mature
NicheUnusually specific use

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