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Is it going to get harder to forecast hurricanes in Canada?

Is it going to get harder to forecast hurricanes in Canada?

Update: 2025-08-06
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From cuts to U.S. weather agencies, to the rise of AI predictions, there are big changes in the world of extreme weather forecasting. We talk with the former head of the Canadian Hurricane Centre, about what it all means for our ability to warn Canadians before hurricanes hit. Then we hear how well the current AI forecasting models can predict these weather events — and how the technology needs to improve.

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Is it going to get harder to forecast hurricanes in Canada?

Is it going to get harder to forecast hurricanes in Canada?