The National Weather Service has turbocharged its lagging forecast model to better predict extreme weather events such as hurricanes, blizzards and downpours, as well as day-to-day weather.
Earth Sciences
Mar 23, 2021
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In 2017, Category 5 Hurricane Irma devastated islands of the Lesser and Greater Antilles before turning northward and ultimately making landfall in southwestern Florida. Forecasting the timing and position of that northward ...
Earth Sciences
Oct 8, 2020
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When a hurricane approaches, providing a few extra hours' notice can be the difference between life and death. Now, Penn State researchers report that applying a machine learning technique to a group of possible storm paths ...
Earth Sciences
Aug 5, 2020
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Hurricane Dorian struck the northern Bahamas on Sunday as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, its 185 mph winds ripping off roofs and tearing down power lines as hundreds hunkered in schools, churches and other shelters.
Environment
Sep 1, 2019
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Government meteorologists say this year's hurricane season may be busier than initially expected now that summer's weak El Nino has faded away.
Earth Sciences
Aug 8, 2019
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Google is adding tools to Google Maps and search to help you survive a natural disaster.
Software
Jun 6, 2019
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The 2018 hurricane season ended up slightly above average – more active than was predicted by the CSU Tropical Meteorology Project forecast team's later updates issued in June, July and August. Of most note during the 2018 ...
Earth Sciences
Nov 29, 2018
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Hurricane Willa surged to a dangerous Category Four storm off Mexico's Pacific coast, US forecasters said Sunday, warning of a life-threatening storm surge and heavy winds and rainfall.
Environment
Oct 22, 2018
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Florence's rain total will likely be staggeringly huge.
Environment
Sep 14, 2018
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Hurricane Florence is heading toward the U.S. coast, right at the height of hurricane season.
Earth Sciences
Sep 12, 2018
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