weather

Latest

DeepMind releases a new weather forecasting model for more accurate predictions
Google DeepMind just released WeatherNext 2, an updated AI weather model. It's up to eight times faster than the previous iteration.
Google DeepMind is sharing its AI forecasts with the National Weather Service
It also has a new website where you can see its predictions.
The Weather Channel app can show how likely you are to get specific snowfall amounts
The Weather Channel app shows how likely you are to get specific amounts of now, making it easier to plan for a big storm.
2024 is on its way to being the hottest year ever
The Amazon rainforest and the Pantanal Wetland were "hit hard by climate change in 2024," according to a new report.
NASA and IBM are building an AI for weather and climate applications
IBM and NASA are working on an AI foundational model for weather and climate applications. Among other things, they say it will be able to identify conditions conducive to wildfires.
AI is starting to outperform meteorologists
A machine learning-based weather prediction program called “GraphCast” can outperform traditional weather pattern prediction technologies at a 90% verification rate.
Apple's Weather app is broken for many users (update: resolved)
Apple's Weather app isn't showing info for many users.
Google unveils AI-powered planning tools to help beat climate change's extreme heat
Ahead of Earth Month, Google unveils a suite of new software tools that civil servants and community organizers alike can use to combat climate change-induced extreme heat.
Extreme weather leads to more negative tweets, study finds
Researchers found that heatwaves and downpours lead to more negative tweets. They suggested that, given the consistency of the results, the study indicates we're finding it hard to adapt to climate change.
Waymo is using its self-driving taxis to create real-time weather maps
Waymo is using its self-driving cars to create weather maps that help its ride hailing service.
Hitting the Books: How hurricanes work
In his new book, Looking Up: The True Adventures of a Storm-Chasing Weather Nerd, Matthew Cappucci mixes anecdotes from his meteorological career with explanatory science to share with readers his passion for the weather.
Researchers created low-cost, 3D-printed plasma sensors for satellites
The sensors could accelerate climate change research.
NOAA's surfing drone captured footage inside Hurricane Sam
The agency says data collected by saildrones could help improve storm forecasting.
Apple will shut down Dark Sky's iOS app and website by the end of 2022
Apple is shutting down Dark Sky's iOS app, website and API at the end of 2022 as the attention shifts to iOS' built-in weather features.
Twitter is launching a local weather service with a paid subscription
Twitter is launching a local weather service, Tomorrow, complete with help from meteorologists and an optional subscription.
Microsoft and the UK will build the world's 'most powerful' weather supercomputer
The Met Office has stuck a multi-million pound agreement with Microsoft to build the UK's fastest supercomputer to predict weather and climate forecasts.
Microsoft brings 'Flight Simulator' to the VR headsets people care about
The latest update adds real-time snow and ice coverage along with a holiday scavenger hunt.
Alphabet's Loon balloons are helping scientists study gravity waves
To compile their report, professor Sheshadri and her team used data that Alphabet's Loon balloons collected over 6,811 separate 48-hour periods between 2014 and 2018.
Google Maps is tracking the spread of America's wildfires hour by hour
As wildfires continue to tear through parts of California and Colorado, Google has launched new tools to help people stay informed about their progress. Starting today, Google search queries for information about the fires will turn up more than just news stories and alerts -- they'll also display maps of the fires' boundaries. The Google Maps app will display the same wildfire boundaries to people attempting to enjoy the height of summer nearby, and will also provide warnings and "ambient alerts" to those who begin to approach affected areas.
Google’s next Wear OS update will bring more speed and a weather app
A Wear OS update rolling out this fall will bring improved performance and a new weather app.

...