weather forecasting
Coverage of weather forecasting in the Nexus archive.
- $4.2 million in federal dollars to expand weather forecasting, flood warnings in Louisiana
The University of Louisiana at Monroe will expand its Louisiana State Mesonet weather monitoring network with $4.2 million in federal funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, doubling the number of weather stations to 100. The project aims to improve flood modeling, severe weather warnings, and data collection in areas previously lacking reliable weather information.
- Wayanad debris slip: Accurate weather forecasting still elusive in Wayanad
The article highlights similar weather conditions in Wayanad before two disasters, including a July 7 debris slip and a July 2024 landslide that killed around 300 people, underscoring challenges in accurate weather forecasting.
- The challenges of forecasting weather around wildfires
The article discusses the challenges of forecasting weather around wildfires, noting that factors like strong winds, low humidity, hot temperatures, and dry vegetation complicate predictions. The FOX21 Storm Team in Southern Colorado highlights the difficulty in accurately predicting environmental conditions that drive fire growth.
- This AI weather startup is out-forecasting government agencies
Windborne Systems' newest weather forecasting model surpasses government agency predictions by multiple days, demonstrating superior accuracy.