WeatherNext: AI model achieves breakthrough in forecasting cyclones
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Better cyclone forecasts from models like WeatherNext move climate risk from “act of God” toward quantifiable input. If you operate in coastal or supply-chain-exposed regions, plug higher-resolution weather scenarios into capacity, insurance, and inventory planning now, not after regulators force it.
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