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MikeInFHAZ





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PostPosted: 10/20/2008, 12:40 pm    Post subject: finally! NOAA using Google maps Reply to topic Reply with quote

so I checked this morning for an update to my favorite weather site, and they have started using Google earth style maps for finding and pinpointing a weather forecast and at the same time allows you to zoom in/out of the area of concern. I was able to get a forecast for Powers Garden, almost to the foot. Nice!

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?site=psr&smap=1&textField1=33.61167&textField2=-111.71667
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PostPosted: 10/20/2008, 1:07 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

That's cool.
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PostPosted: 10/20/2008, 1:15 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

How timely! Just this morning I tried to pinpoint the forecast using the old map system; it was a pain. This is much better.

Now, do I really need the weather forecast down to the pinpoint and degree of temp?
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PostPosted: 10/20/2008, 2:18 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

hey Shawn, you are the one who turned me on to that site. but yes, the old system was very limiting and this one is much better!
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PostPosted: 10/20/2008, 5:44 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Nice improvement, I always liked the old map that at least gave you the option of adjusting your position. Much better with Google maps though!
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