MIT AI predicts rare weather disasters

MIT engineers built a new tool to forecast extreme weather. Unlike older models, it does not need years of past disaster data to work. Instead, it predicts events that are statistically possible for a region even if they are not in the history books.

Researchers Kai Chang and Themis Sapsis designed this system to look for potential threats. The tool creates maps that show how these rare storms might behave. It also provides clear estimates on how likely these disasters are to occur.

This technology helps cities prepare for events they have not faced yet. It gives leaders better information to protect people before a major storm arrives. This approach marks a big step forward for emergency planning.