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AI Predicts Hurricanes with New Accuracy | Tech News
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Google’s new AI model, WeatherNext, is revolutionizing hurricane forecasting by adding a full day of lead time—and predicting storm intensity with shocking accuracy. Tested on Hurricane Melissa, it correctly forecasted a Category 5 hit on Jamaica, giving communities critical prep time. Trained on both general weather and cyclones, the AI outperformed older models, even impressing skeptics during real-time testing. While the National Hurricane Center calls it a powerful tool, they stress human experts remain essential for translating data into life-saving action. And to accelerate progress, Google DeepMind is open-sourcing the model—inviting global researchers to build on this breakthrough and deepen our understanding of extreme weather.
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