Five charts to start your day

1. Weather forecasts have improved ever since the emergence of digital computers

Source: The Economist, https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2023/07/26/the-high-tech-race-to-improve-weather-forecasting

• Private companies and AI technologies are reshaping the weather forecasting industry, offering specialised forecasts tailored to businesses and specific regions, complementing government-run meteorological services.

• AI-based forecasting using machine learning algorithms is proving highly efficient in predicting short-term weather events like precipitation nowcasting, while advancements in computational power enable higher-resolution global models for more accurate forecasts.

• Collaboration between public institutions and private firms is becoming more common, with AI technologies and improved simulations combining to create a new era in weather forecasting, transforming how weather data is used and made accessible.