Weather forecasting is one of the most advanced sciences on Earth. But it’s also one of the most complex and humbling. Here's how it works:

AI could replace outdated weather models, but it needs humans and funding. Meteorologist Carrie Suffern pictured with a weather balloon at National Weather Service Headquarters in 2012. Image: Benjamin C. Tankersley/For The Washington Post Benjamin C ...

NOAA is using those traditional forecasting models as frameworks for its new AI forecasting systems. The agency has estimated that the AI programs will require between 91% and 99% less computing resources than traditional models, while at the same time extending the life of a particular forecast, potentially by as much as 18 or 24 hours.

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 forecasting and high performance computing can identify ...

Artificial intelligence, particularly deep learning, is poised to revolutionize weather forecasting by transitioning from complex physics-based models to data-driven approaches, enabling faster and potentially more accurate predictions. For pilots, AI ...

On a sunny spring afternoon in Virginia Beach, Va., I’m waiting on a package delivery from a big-box retailer. But today, I’m not looking for a truck or the neighborhood postal carrier; I’m watching the sky. I see a small dark dot in the distance ...

Folkston ICE Processing Center sits next to shuttered D. Ray James Correctional Facility in Folkston, Georgia. Read full article: A Brunswick family raised concerns about how police handled a hit-and-run investigation. Police are reviewing the case Read ...

In its long-range weather reports, historic periodical the Old Farmer’s Almanac offers a region-by-region look at how weather patterns could unfold across the U.S. over the coming year. The outlooks outline expected trends in temperature, precipitation and seasonal conditions from winter into fall.