A new study demonstrates that artificial intelligence models can generate highly accurate short-term weather forecasts, potentially outperforming traditional physics-based models in speed and cost. The research, conducted by a team of scientists and engineers, tested an AI system trained on decades of historical weather data. The system successfully predicted precipitation, temperature, and atmospheric pressure patterns for up to 10 days ahead with notable precision. While the technology shows significant promise for rapid, localized forecasting, experts caution that long-term reliability and integration with existing meteorological frameworks require further validation. The findings suggest AI could become a complementary tool for national weather services, especially for severe weather nowcasting. Read the full article at: https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241011143755.htm