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DeepMind's WeatherNext AI Predicts Hurricanes With an Extra Day of Lead Time
Google DeepMind and Google Research's WeatherNext model predicted Hurricane Melissa's Category 5 landfall in Jamaica with 80% confidence five days ahead. On average, it provides a day more lead time than existing forecast models, according to a paper in Nature. The extra day is critical for evacuations, staging supplies, and moving resources.
Aug 6, 2026 1 source