The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1. On average, the Atlantic basin sees 14.4 named storms, 7.2 hurricanes, and 3.2 major hurricanes. The first named system in the Atlantic typically forms around June 20, with meteorologists estimating the first hurricane by August 11. The peak of hurricane season typically occurs around September...
Israeli researchers developed a new artificial intelligence model that promises to revolutionize lightning-induced wildfire prediction, which has grown increasingly common due to climate change. The model has already been proven to predict where and when lightning strikes are most likely to cause wildfires, with an unprecedented accuracy of more than 90%. The AI model uses...
Ball State University’s meteorology program equips students with hands-on experience, innovative tools, and community-focused projects, preparing them to shape the future of weather science. Operating out of the Department of Geography and Meteorology, the Cardinal Weather Service is a group of meteorology and climatology students who provide tailored forecasts to clients and residents of east-central...
Over the last several weeks, NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS) has had hundreds of employees terminated. Since then, at least 14 NWS offices around the U.S. have announced that their twice-daily weather balloon launches are either suspended or reduced in number due to the reduction in workforce. Weather balloons are typically launched from 100 upper...
On March 20, 2025, The Weather Company (TWC) announced it is now the first operational user of the Joint Effort for Data Assimilation Integration (JEDI). JEDI is a groundbreaking weather forecasting framework developed by the Joint Center for Satellite Data Assimilation (JCSDA) and hosted by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). The Weather Company’s...
As we enter spring and severe weather begins to ramp up, NOAA’s research project Warn-on-Forecast aims to increase the lead time for tornado, severe thunderstorm, and flash flood warnings Traditionally, warnings have been based on detection or indicators of severe weather hazards using Doppler radars, but this “warn-on-detection” approach has reached a plateau. Now, NOAA...
At the end of 2024, AccuWeather closed a deal to acquire TOA Systems, Inc. TOA Systems, Inc. is a premier provider of lightning detection hardware and one of the few global lightning networks in existence. “The integration of AccuWeather’s expertise in machine learning and weather forecasting with TOA’s advanced hardware will dramatically enhance decision-making processes...
With all the recent talks about which federal agencies may see reductions in funding and staff with the new presidential administration, the National Weather Service (NWS) has been at the forefront of conversations. For starters, the NWS costs the average tax-paying American $3-4 per year. That’s about the cost of one cup of coffee. As...
A team of researchers from NASA and their partners are testing new drone technology that could be used for localized forecasting. The team equipped NASA’s Alta X quadcopter with wind sensors, aiming to provide precise and sustainable micrometeorological data to help predict wildfire behavior. With wildfires becoming more common, and wind being a major contributor...
Researchers at the Department of Energy are using the world’s fastest supercomputer to bring up-to-the-minute, pinpoint weather forecasts weeks in advance to the general public’s finger tips. The project is called ORBIT, which stands for Oak Ridge Base Foundation Model for Earth System Predictability. By training the world’s largest AI model for weather prediction, hyperlocal...
