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Depending on where you live and what you do, the weather forecast you wake up to in the morning probably lets you know what basic conditions to expect of the day. Sometimes it delivers important information about your safety or comfort, and every day millions of people rely on it without giving it much thought.

In the newspaper, on the radio, on television, and on the Internet or smartphone app, the basic weather forecast is usually routine, simple, and to the point. It directs itself to the questions that most people want answers to as they start their day. How warm or how cold is it going to be? Will it rain or snow? Is a storm on the way? Will the wind blow? Before this day is over, will I need an umbrella or a light jacket or a heavy coat?

The National Weather Service and other agencies and private companies also prepare daily a number of specialized forecasts. They provide important weather information about the day, or the next few days, to a variety of special audiences around the country. Private forecasting companies supply specially tailored forecasts for hundreds of special users such as utility companies, construction companies, hotels, ski resorts, and motion picture studios.

Here are some of the more common special forecasts.