Cuts to National Weather Service Leave Forecasters Reeling

The National Weather Service indefinitely suspended weather balloon launches in Kotzebue, Alaska due to staffing shortages. More than 800 employees were laid off, sparking condemnation and concerns for public safety. The cuts are part of the Trump administration's efforts to reshape the federal workforce.

Climate Resilience and Weather Prediction Technology

NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad discusses how cloud computing and AI are improving the agency's ability to predict and forecast severe weather events amidst worsening climate conditions.

Google's AI Weather Model GenCast

Google's AI-based weather model, GenCast, can deliver 15-day forecasts with unrivaled accuracy and speed, surpassing the current world-leading model. The model was trained on four decades of data and can provide forecasts in just eight minutes. This innovation has potentially life-saving applications as extreme weather events become more common due to climate change.

Hurricane Season Forecast

NOAA predicts record number of hurricanes this season.

Lightning Strikes in the U.S.

Lightning is a dangerous natural phenomenon that kills or injures many people globally each year. A recent study using six years of data from a national lightning detection network provides a more accurate picture of lightning strikes across the U.S. and aims to improve forecasts and damage prevention.