Hurricane Isaias: DeepMind's AI model beat conventional models on track
Google DeepMind's AI model predicted from the start that Isaias would hit western Florida, while conventional models first pointed toward southeastern Louisiana.
By GennnAi··1 min read
Isaias came ashore near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 storm in early October. The model did less well than the National Hurricane Center's blended forecast on intensity. The NHC has incorporated it into its official forecasts since 2025, alongside other AI and traditional models. Forecasters cannot fully explain its output, NPR reported. Google did not respond to NPR's questions for the story.
Source: NPR, published on October 26, 2026.