When Weather Apps Start Issuing Risk Assessments
The Weather App Has Become a Small Government
My weather app says there is a 40% chance of rain, which is a remarkably confident way to describe the possibility of getting soaked on the walk to the shop.
The forecast is not predicting weather so much as issuing a risk assessment. Rain may occur. The public is advised to carry a coat, but responsibility for the consequences remains with the individual.
Weather Forecasts Shift Rain Responsibility Onto Individuals ¹ The umbrella industry, meanwhile, continues to operate without a spokesperson.