Researchers create AI algorithm to detect cloud formations that lead to storms Penn State When forecasting weather, meteorologists use a number of models and data sources to track shapes and…
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NOAA predicts near-normal 2019 Atlantic hurricane season
El Nino and warmer-than-average Atlantic help shape this season’s intensity From NOAA press release: NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting that a near-normal Atlantic hurricane season is most likely this…
Will 5G Undermine Weather Prediction?
Reposted from Cliff Mass Weather and Climate Blog HT/RonPE Saturday, May 18, 2019 There have been a number of media stories this week about a major threat to weather prediction: …
2019 Hurricane season forecast: below average
Dr. Philip Klotzbach of Colorado State University writes on Twitter: Seasonal #hurricane forecast from @ColoradoStateU predicts slightly below-average season: 13 named storms, 5 hurricanes & 2 major (Cat 3+, >=111…
The Genius of Crowd Weather Forecasting
Reposted from The Cliff Mass Weather and Forecasting Blog Last quarter I taught Atmospheric Sciences 101 and as a fun extra-credit activity students had the opportunity to participate in a…
Claim: Climate changes make some aspects of weather forecasting increasingly difficult
Stockholm University The ongoing climate changes make it increasingly difficult to predict certain aspects of weather, according to a new study from Stockholm University. The study, focusing on weather forecasts…
The GWPF 2019 Temperature Prediction Competition
Benny Peiser writes: It would be great if you would encourage your readers to participate in our 2019 Global Temperature Prediction Competition. Here the the description from The GWPF website…
Forecast suggests Earth’s warmest period on record
From the good ol’ UEA <—- I suggest you check out link~ctm Public Release: 6-Feb-2019 Forecast suggests Earth’s warmest period on record University of East Anglia Temperature figures table Credit:…
NO EVIDENCE’: Experts Continue To Debunk WaPo’s Claim About The Shutdown And Weather Forecasts
From The Daily Caller Michael Bastasch | Energy Editor There’s no evidence the government shutdown is making weather forecasts less accurate, according to experts. The Washington Post reported the shutdown…
NOAA Winter Outlook favors mild winter temperatures for much of U.S.
Wet southern states to contrast drought in West – weak El Nino expected A mild winter could be in store for much of the United States this winter according to…
New GOES-16 weather data could improve tornado-warning times
From the “not Mann” department. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State researchers are the first to use data obtained from recent next-generation satellites in a numerical weather-prediction model used to…
Back to the hurricane drought? Forecast: Below-average hurricane activity in 2018
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA says this year is among the lowest of all published hurricane forecasts Hurricane season didn’t officially start until June 1, but Subtropical Storm Alberto made an appearance…
New radar method makes weather forecasts right as rain
New method makes weather forecasts right as rain MU researchers harness modern radar capabilities to account for evaporation, create more accurate rain forecasts COLUMBIA, Mo. – Meteorologists have known for…
Claim: general public can't read hurricane forecast tracks
From the “another failure of public education” department and the UNIVERSITY OF UTAH: Interpreting hurricane forecast displays can be difficult for general public Utah study finds the two commonly used methods…
House tells NOAA in new bill – focus on weather, not climate research
From the ECMWF is kicking your butt department: This legislation directs NOAA to prioritize its research House Approves Weather Forecasting Bill Apr 4, 2017 Press Release WASHINGTON- The U.S House of…
Reality-based climate forecasting
Continuing to focus on carbon dioxide as the driving force will just bring more bogus predictions Guest essay by Paul Driessen These days, even shipwreck museums showcase evidence of climate…
How lightning strikes can improve storm forecasts
From the UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Humans have always been frightened and fascinated by lightning. This month, NASA is scheduled to launch a new satellite that will provide the first nonstop, high-tech…
NOAA: La Niña likely for upcoming winter season – Drought expected to persist in California
Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center issued the U.S. Winter Outlook today, saying that La Nina is expected to influence winter conditions this year. The Climate Prediction Center issued a…
Huge forecast uncertainty over possible Florida tropical storm #Invest99L #Hermine
A clear demonstration of model uncertainty in predicting ahead 7 days is evident in the difference in output for two highly used forecast models, one says we’ll have a signicant…
NOAA: Atlantic hurricane season still expected to be strongest since 2012
Forecasters now expect 70-percent chance of 12 to 17 named storms In its updated 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook, NOAA calls for a higher likelihood of a near-normal or above-normal…
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