Your local storm forecast is likely based on weather miles away – we’re trying to bring it closer to home

Because of the immense value of high-frequency weather and soil measurements, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration leads a National Mesonet Program. The program col ...

Northwest Ohio ‘Doppler hole’ sometimes creates weather forecasting challenges

Northwest Ohio sits in what meteorologists call a “Doppler hole,” where the nearest weather radars are farther away, leaving ...
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Let’s Talk About AI And Weather Forecasting

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a risk communicator focused on the impact of weather on business. Jul 15, 2025, 08:30am EDT The combination of AI, advanced ...

AI Is Changing the Way We Predict the Weather. It’s More Perilous Than We Think

AI forecast models offer some clear benefits over traditional physical models, but they are ill-equipped to handle the increasing volatility of a warming climate.

Meteorologists warn of ‘ridiculous’ forecast data gaps amid severe weather season

Considered the backbone of forecasting, weather balloons present a three-dimensional picture of what’s happening in the ...