A meteorological forecast is a prediction about what the weather will be like in a specific area at a particular time. There are various synonyms to describe the same, such as weather forecast, weather report, climate prediction, atmospheric projection, weather outlook, and climate forecast. All these terms are used interchangeably by the media to inform the public about the weather conditions that could affect their daily activities. A meteorological forecast is based on data collected from various sources such as satellites, weather stations, weather balloons, radars, and computer models. Whatever the label, the aim of a forecast is to provide accurate information to help people stay safe and make informed decisions.