Sources and methods

The news summaries on windandwarning are compiled from published feeds and official indexes of news publications that cover the weather system and the warnings it triggers. Each story is sourced from a single publication. The original text is processed with automated assistance to extract the core factual developments related to the system and its warnings. This distilled summary is then clearly credited to the originating publication. Our focus is on the explanation of ongoing events, not on forecasting.

When a factual claim, such as a specific impact or measurement, appears in only one publication report, it is treated as an unverified claim. It is included in the summary but its status as a single-source report is explicitly noted. This approach allows windandwarning to present a comprehensive picture while maintaining a clear distinction between widely reported facts and initial, isolated reports.

The site's permanent reference pages, such as those for a named storm or a specific phenomenon, are built differently. They are constructed from stable, verified facts. Each page centres on a structured facts table containing confirmed information, such as dates, intensities, and official designations. A single, credited photograph accompanies these facts. These pages serve as neutral points of reference, separate from the narrative of ongoing news.

Coverage of active weather systems and their associated warnings is refreshed continuously as new, credible reports are published. The related news summaries are updated to reflect the latest information throughout the event's lifecycle. The permanent reference pages are only updated after an event has concluded and authoritative, final data from official sources has been published. All content is reviewed regularly to ensure accuracy and relevance.