Predicting Hurricane Intensity with AI
An artificial-intelligence tool is helping to improve forecasting of hurricane intensity.
Hurricane Melissa was expected to bring heavy rain, with up to 75 centimetres in some parts of Jamaica.
Hurricane Melissa exploded into a category-5 storm over the weekend
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Scientists used a powerful new tool to forecast the trajectory and growth of the storm, informing warnings to Jamaica and other nations.
Author's summary: AI model predicts hurricane growth.