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Artificial intelligence (AI) is making waves in hurricane forecasting. 🌊🤖 NHC’s Science and Operations Officer Dr. Wallace Hogsett explains how forecasters use their expertise to guide & apply AI to make forecasts even better. Watch here 👇 🎥

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