a meteorologist points at a large weather map showing storm patterns moving across the region. She traces the storm's path with her finger while looking at current radar data on her computer screen. Based on the storm's current speed and direction, she can see exactly where it will hit tomorrow. Her assistant takes notes while watching the storm's predicted path unfold on the screen. Other weather monitoring equipment shows real-time atmospheric conditions in the background. future weather conditions being estimated based on current observable trends and data