Differences in weather forecasting models

Meteorologists use several weather projections, called forecast models, to guide their predictions. Here are a few of their ...
WLTX19

American model, also known as the GFS, receives upgrades to improve forecasts

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Global Forecast System (GFS), also known as the American model, received some major upgrades this week that will help the computer model better forecast weather across the United ...
Mashable

U.S. upgrades its weather forecasting system, but still lags behind competitors

The National Weather Service (NWS) has completed a major upgrade to its main supercomputers, which are now processing weather data in four dimensions instead of three. The move will result in more ...
WCTV

NOAA updates GFS global weather model

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – One large global weather forecast model was given an upgrade Wednesday. The Global Forecast System, or GFS, model’s core was upgraded to what’s called Finite-Volume ...
The Roanoke Times

Which weather model is the best? It depends. Here's why | Across the Sky podcast

Computer weather models are the biggest tool meteorologists use to forecast the weather. But why are there so many, which one is the best, and why aren't they all better? On this week's episode, the ...
Miami Herald

Can you trust the early hurricane predictions you see on Facebook? It’s complicated.

From Biloxi to Miami to Myrtle Beach to the Outer Banks, people who have lived through a busy Atlantic hurricane season know all too well how serious hurricanes can be, especially once the storm ...