How coded wartime forecasts kept intelligence out of enemy hands

2026-03-26 - 06:09

During the second world war, farmers received forecasts in code and railway announcers were banned from blaming delays on fog or snow Data security is not just a modern issue. The BBC stopped its daily weather forecasts as soon as the second world war started. They had been a feature of the radio schedule since 1923 but continuing them would have given vital weather intelligence to the Germans. In particular, the forecast provided information about when skies would be clear, what winds were blowing and when storms were expected, all of which would be helpful for the Luftwaffe when planning bombing raids. Continue reading...