weather forecasting
Coverage of weather forecasting in the Nexus archive.
- Kerala floods 2026: cloudburst-like event exposes gaps in State’s weather forecasting, disaster preparedness
The 2026 Kerala floods highlighted failures in weather forecasting and disaster preparedness as the IMD did not issue a red alert for extreme rainfall, and state authorities failed to respond to the crisis in the ghat regions due to lack of timely warnings.
- $4.2 million in federal dollars to expand weather forecasting, flood warnings in Louisiana
The University of Louisiana at Monroe will expand its Louisiana State Mesonet weather monitoring network with $4.2 million in federal funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, doubling the number of weather stations to 100. The project aims to improve flood modeling, severe weather warnings, and data collection in areas previously lacking reliable weather information.
- Wayanad debris slip: Accurate weather forecasting still elusive in Wayanad
The article highlights similar weather conditions in Wayanad before two disasters, including a July 7 debris slip and a July 2024 landslide that killed around 300 people, underscoring challenges in accurate weather forecasting.
- The challenges of forecasting weather around wildfires
The article discusses the challenges of forecasting weather around wildfires, noting that factors like strong winds, low humidity, hot temperatures, and dry vegetation complicate predictions. The FOX21 Storm Team in Southern Colorado highlights the difficulty in accurately predicting environmental conditions that drive fire growth.
- This AI weather startup is out-forecasting government agencies
Windborne Systems' newest weather forecasting model surpasses government agency predictions by multiple days, demonstrating superior accuracy.