New tool to detect which wind patterns will become hurricanes | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJulia MustoSaturday 23 August 2025 08:02 BSTHow do hurricanes form?A new artificial intelligence tool has been deployed by the National Hurricane Center to enhance hurricane forecasting capabilities.This AI can identify wind patterns likely to develop into hurricanes by tracking early formation signs within tropical easterly waves.The tool aims to provide forecasters with increased lead time for preparing communities ahead of major hurricanes, overcoming previous challenges with automated tracking.Its deployment coincides with the Atlantic hurricane season's most active phase, amidst concerns that human-caused climate change is leading to more intense and frequent storms.The season's first major storm, Hurricane Erin, rapidly intensified from a Category 1 to a Category 5 in just over 24 hours, though it did not make landfall in the US.In fullGround-breaking AI tool is helping forecasters spot hurricanes fasterThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in