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CNET
4 days ago
- CNET
Nextdoor's Big Redesign Packages AI Advice Alongside Human Conversations
Nextdoor, the social media app for your neighborhood and local events, has launched a new redesign. The company says the changes are to "meet the evolving needs of neighbors everywhere" as the shift toward remote and hybrid work has resulted in people spending more time in their local communities. The redesign focuses on three core features that will help you navigate the going-ons of your neighborhood: Alerts, News and Faves. Here's how each of these features works, and how it's incorporating an artificial intelligence chatbot into the app's overhaul. The Nextdoor Alerts feature combines information from trusted sources, local emergency services and your neighbors to give you the fullest understanding of a situation. Nextdoor/Screenshot by Tyler Lacoma/CNET Alerts As a local social media application, Nextdoor has been able to share information about local emergencies or crises in the past. Identifying this important use case, developers created the Alert tab -- a map expressly designed to help you stay on top of critical happenings nearby. The map tracks power outages, severe weather, wildfires and more. Nextdoor powers this new feature through partnerships with providers like Samdesk and The Weather Company, integrating their latest updates into the map. The Alerts tab will also allow you to converse with your neighbors about what's happening nearby, sharing warnings or the latest information about a crisis. Local public agencies (such as your town's fire department) can also send out news blasts directly to the Nextdoor Alerts tab. The Nextdoor News feature integrates trusted local publications into the app. Nextdoor/Screenshot by Tyler Lacoma/CNET News You've always been able to hear about the latest events from neighbors through conversations on the Nextdoor app, but this feature will directly connect you with local news outlets to keep your neighborhood informed. Nextdoor has already partnered with more than 3,500 local publications across the US, the UK and Canada for this new feature -- the rollout includes a feed of news articles for 77% of US neighborhoods represented on Nextdoor right now. Local stories from vetted publishers will show up in your feed based on location information, making it easier for you and your neighbors to discuss local sports, politics and more. Nextdoor Faves integrates an AI agent into the Nextdoor app, allowing you to ask about hidden gems nearby. Nextdoor/Screenshot by Tyler Lacoma/CNET Faves (the new AI agent) Nextdoor's new AI agent powers the Faves feature, which was launched in limited US markets at the beginning of its rollout. Zooey Liao/CNET This feature incorporates an AI tool into Nextdoor, which was trained on the 14 years of neighborhood conversation history baked into the app. You can ask the chatbot for specific local recommendations and receive a quick and summarized response to your inquiry. Nextdoor says that asking the AI chatbot to provide recommendations will be just as useful as "asking a knowledgeable local." Whether or not users will prefer this chatbot to normal conversations with their neighbors remains to be seen. More than 100 million people use Nextdoor internationally, and the company estimates that one in three US households maintain an active account. It remains to be seen whether Nextdoor's active user base will embrace the redesign, but it will effect how millions of Americans interact with their neighborhoods. A representative for Nextdoor did not immediately respond to a request for further comment.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Late Summer To Early Fall Outlook: Where Summer Lingers With Above Average Temperatures And Where Fall Is Near
We're smack dab in the dog-days of summer and the month most of the country experiences their hottest day of the year, July. But fall is just around the corner, and the latest three month outlook from The Weather Company and Atmospheric G2 includes the start to a new season. But where is fall on the way? And where is summer set to hang on a little longer? -Bullseye For The Northern Rockies: You might not be surprised to hear that the majority of the country is expected to be warmer than average, but it's going to be a bit extra toasty from August through October in the Northern Rockies. But you're not alone, because essentially the rest of the Northern Tier and much of the Southwest are right there with you, though temperatures are going to be slightly closer to average. (MORE: 2025 Pacing As Earth's Second Warmest Year Behind 2024, Report Says) -Cooler, But Still Warm: The parts of the country that may find it easiest to brag about their three-month outlook is the West Coast and a swath from the South into the mid-Atlantic. Temperatures are leaning above average, but temperatures a little above average are still better than temperatures way above average. -Ah, There's The Relief: Then there's the Gulf Coast and parts of the Southeast, where it's going to be a little cooler than average for the three-month span from August through October. But there's a caveat there. (MORE: For even more granular weather data tracking in your area, view your 15-minute details forecast in our Premium Pro experience.) -Cool But Damp: Much of that region that's going to be cooler than average is also going to be wetter than average. The cooler temperatures reflect that rainy forecast as we enter the peak of hurricane season over the next three months. -Dry Summer And Fall: The majority of the rest of the country is going to be drier than usual for the end of summer and beginning of fall, but there's another damp spot up in the Pacific Northwest. (MORE: Further beef up your forecast with our detailed, hour-by-hour breakdown for the next 8 days – only available on our Premium Pro experience.) Sara Tonks is a content meteorologist with and has a bachelor's and a master's degree from Georgia Tech in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences along with a master's degree from Unity Environmental University in Marine Science.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
How Accurate Weather Forecasting Helps Breeze Airways Keep Flights Smooth, Safe And On Time
At Breeze Airways, a low-cost carrier known for serving smaller, less-trafficked airports, flight planning starts long before wheels leave the ground, and weather plays a starring role. "We start by analyzing the weather both nationally and internationally to identify potential hotspots for operational risk," said Garrett Urry, Manager of Flight Dispatch at Breeze Airways. "We use that information to generate our routes for our flight plans. Then we work with air traffic control as well to make sure that the route that we're filing is a route that we can actually predict that we're going to get." For Breeze, which operates out of hubs in Charleston and Akron, flying into smaller, secondary cities comes with unique weather-related challenges. The airline relies heavily on weather tracking and forecasting tools from The Weather Company – including Fusion and Maverick Dispatch – to identify hazards like thunderstorms, hail and lightning, but also less obvious threats. "Hot weather or high altitude airports have a great effect on us," Urry said, highlighting airports in Provo, Utah, and Las Vegas as presenting unique challenges. "If we don't have cooler weather or if we don't have supporting headwinds, it can really impact our payload capabilities of the aircraft and we could be bumping guests. We could be delaying into a later hour. Those are the little things that really make a massive difference in our operation." Breeze's proactive approach to weather isn't just about avoiding turbulence. It's essential to profitability and passenger satisfaction. According to Urry, a simple misread forecast can delay or cancel four to eight flights and cause a ripple effect throughout the day. "A 30-minute delay can turn into cancellations by the end of the day because of how much that puts us into negative weather," he said. To stay ahead, the dispatch team begins building each flight's release two hours before departure and continues to monitor conditions in real time. "We have 10 cities in Florida that we're operating in and out of," Urry said. "If we're not monitoring and making sure that what was forecasted and what we were expecting is actually what's going to happen, then we can get behind that eight-ball really, really quick." Confidence in the forecast builds confidence across the board, starting in the cockpit. "The pilot's confidence is one of the most important things," Urry said. "Making sure that the pilots feel equipped, that they feel like they're ready for the challenges of everyday flight is really important because when they're confident, our guests are confident, which makes the entire operation run more seamless." For Breeze, guest comfort plays a big role in weather-driven decisions. "We can't predict everything," admits Urry, explaining that even during turbulent weather, the flight dispatch team does their best to stack the cards in the passengers' favor. "When it's an expected event that's going to occur during a flight, the guests are generally a lot more, 'OK, this was expected,'" he said. "But if you leave them in the dark and you're not using those forecasting tools, it can really put them into a bad situation." What makes the difference is accurate, dependable forecasting, and a partnership that helps minimize surprises. "Having the team at The Weather Company has been an absolute delight," Urry said. "Having them come back and reaffirm our thoughts and our opinions with supported information is so critical and it has allowed us to operate at times where we would have not otherwise been able to operate." Breeze's partnership with The Weather Company has helped the airline maintain some of the highest Net Promoter Scores in the industry, Urry said, and has provided a foundation for the airline's growth and reliability. "Without accurate weather reporting, we really can't do our jobs well. It's like going through the dark without a path forward," he said. "But this gives us a clear path. This gives us a way to operate, a way to have confidence, a way to be able to provide the best experience for our guests." lead editor Jenn Jordan explores how weather and climate weave through our daily lives, shape our routines and leave lasting impacts on our communities. MORE ON These Are America's Most Turbulent Airports The Weather Company Named Most Accurate Forecaster Hacks To Avoid Summer Travel Delays
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Weather Company Widens Lead as World's Most Accurate Forecaster, Empowering Critical Decisions in an Era of Climate Volatility
The Weather Company is now nearly 4 times more likely to be the most accurate forecaster,1 combining AI innovation, proprietary technologies, and human expertise to deliver precise weather intelligence for people and businesses worldwide ATLANTA, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Weather Company©, which includes The Weather Channel© digital properties, has once again been determined to be "the overall most accurate provider globally" by ForecastWatch, the premier organization for evaluating weather forecast accuracy. In the latest comprehensive report, Global and Regional Weather Forecast Accuracy Overview, 2021-2024, The Weather Company has maintained its position as the world's most accurate forecaster every year since this type of analysis began in 2017, with its lead continuing to expand significantly compared to other providers included in the report, such as Microsoft and Accuweather. "As weather patterns continue to evolve and become more impactful globally, forecast accuracy is a critical foundation to what people and businesses need to make meaningful decisions," said Rohit Agarwal, CEO of The Weather Company. "More than just a number, a reliable forecast can empower you to live your best life, rain or shine, wind or snow. Especially as we focus on translating that forecast to deliver more personalized, relevant weather intelligence through our consumer digital platforms and enterprise products." Growing Accuracy Gap in an Era of Climate Volatility The report data showed that the accuracy gap has widened substantially – The Weather Company (noted as The Weather Channel in the report) is now nearly 4 times more likely to be the most accurate forecaster than the next best forecasting service, up from over 3 times in 2021 and 2 times in 2017. For extended 14-day forecasts, this advantage grows to nearly 6 times more likely to be the most accurate provider than the next closest provider. This forecast precision has become increasingly vital, as 2025 is on track to continue the trend of ever-increasing insured losses from natural disasters than past years, potentially reaching $145 billion globally.2 With the U.S. alone experiencing 27 billion-dollar weather events in 2024 – with costs estimated at $182.7 billion3 – people and businesses must rely more than ever on accurate forecasts to help them make informed decisions. About the Report The report is a comprehensive weather forecast accuracy study spanning four years, 2,000+ global locations across eight regions of the world, and 84 different accuracy metrics covering precipitation, temperature, cloud cover, wind and other forecast variables. ForecastWatch analyzed more than 600 million forecasts from 24 different weather providers. Each provider was noted each time it finished in first place for each metric, and according to the report, "overall, for global first-place points, number of metrics won, and percent of metrics won for 1-14 days out forecasts, The Weather Channel is the dominant leader" (emphasis added). In fact, "The Weather Channel was the overall leader in first-place finishes globally, and for each region individually." Unique Blend of Technology and Human Expertise The Weather Company's unprecedented accuracy stems from a unique, multi-faceted approach that includes several proprietary technologies: WxMix: A proprietary real-time AI forecast engine that considers over 100 forecast models from global agencies like the U.S. National Weather Service, ECMWF, the U.K. Met Office optimized through AI to leverage the best forecasting methods for specific locations and conditions, on demand Human Over the Loop: A unique collaboration between humans and technology combines cutting-edge AI together with a team of 100 expert meteorologists, enabling both the speed necessary for changing weather and seasoned judgment Forecasts On Demand Engine: Proprietary technology that delivers personalized forecasts in milliseconds, producing over 25 billion forecasts daily across 2.2 billion locations worldwide. GRAF: A high-resolution global weather modeling system that updates 6x more frequently and up to 3x the resolution compared to other leading global models.4 Weather model output is combined with data – surface observations, radar, satellite and more – that is synchronized using JEDI, a data assimilation system that brings observational data into models. Real-World Impact Across Industries The Weather Company's superior forecast precision directly impacts decision-making that affects millions of people's lives daily and is critical for operations across a diverse range of businesses. The stakes are unmistakably high – 89% of executives report that weather directly impacts their daily operations.5 Through its years of dedication, expertise, and commitment as well as partnerships with organizations like NVIDIA, NCAR and UCAR, as well as continuing relationships with NOAA, The Weather Company continually advances weather science to protect what matters most. This relentless pursuit of excellence has earned recognition not just as the most accurate forecaster, but as the most trusted news source – trust that's built when people see how accurate forecasts help them make better, safer decisions across countless sectors, from aviation and agriculture to energy and emergency management. The world's leading weather provider,6 The Weather Company powers the weather forecasts on over 2 billion devices and sees over 330 million people accessing its digital properties monthly across The Weather Channel app and Weather Underground app and Storm Radar app, as well as over 2,000 enterprise customers relying on its weather products. In a world increasingly affected by weather events, The Weather Company's commitment to accuracy delivers something invaluable: informed decisionmaking, whatever the forecast. For more information, visit © Copyright The Weather Company, 2025 About The Weather CompanyThe Weather Company helps people and businesses around the world make more informed decisions and take action in the face of weather. With its deep industry expertise and highly accurate, high-volume weather data combined with advanced technology and AI, The Weather Company provides insights and solutions that harness the power of weather in a scalable, privacy-forward way. The world's most accurate forecaster, the company serves hundreds of enterprise customers and is trusted by hundreds of millions of monthly active users via digital properties from The Weather Channel ( and Weather Underground ( Visit 1 ForecastWatch, Global and Regional Weather Forecast Accuracy Overview, 2021-2024, commissioned by The Weather Company.2 SwissRe Institute,sigma No 1/2025, Natural catastrophes: insured losses on trend to USD 145 billion in 2025, 3 NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) U.S. Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters (2025). DOI: 10.25921/stkw-7w73 4 GRAF model updates its global forecasts every hour, unlike other conventional global models that typically update every six hours. Current global weather models forecast down to 9-13 kilometers (5.6-8.0 miles), while GRAF forecasts down to 4 kilometers (2.4 miles). 5 "Weather Means Business," October 2024, conducted by Magid, commissioned by The Weather Company. 6 According to Top Downloadable Weather Apps in 2024, by Active Users, from Sensor Tower (Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2024) View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The Weather Company Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
The Weather Company Named World's Most Accurate Forecaster For Eighth Year Running
A new independent study has confirmed what millions of users and thousands of businesses have long trusted: The Weather Company delivers the most accurate weather forecasts worldwide. The study, conducted by ForecastWatch, a globally recognized evaluator of weather forecast accuracy, analyzed more than 600 million forecasts from 25 different providers. The verdict? The Weather Company ranked #1 in overall accuracy across 84 major categories and metrics, including precipitation forecasts, temperature forecasts, wind, and cloud cover. In fact, The Weather Company, which includes digital properties like and The Weather Channel app, was found to be nearly four times more likely to be the most accurate forecaster than the nearest competitor. That number rose to six times more likely when it came to extended 14-day forecasts. The Weather Company also earned more first-place finishes than any other provider since ForecastWatch began measuring in 2017. 'Forecast accuracy is a critical foundation to what people and businesses need to make meaningful decisions,' CEO Rohit Agarwal highlighted in a press release. 'More than just a number, a reliable forecast can empower you to live your best life, rain or shine, wind or snow.' This consistent recognition as the most accurate weather forecast provider has helped solidify The Weather Channel's position as the most trusted news source in America. In a recent poll from YouGov, The Weather Channel ranked #1 in trustworthiness–a title it has held for four years running. Americans are 49% more likely to consider The Weather Channel trustworthy than untrustworthy, making it a rare source depended upon by both Democrats and Republicans, according to the survey. The Weather Company's world-class accuracy is built on a foundation of scientific rigor, innovative technology, and human expertise. Using AI-enhanced, hyperlocal forecasts, the company harnesses massive amounts of real-time data: Ingesting more than 75 billion terabytes of data daily, fueling more than 100 global forecast models. Producing 25 billion personalized, continuously updated forecasts for 2.2 billion locations worldwide. Leveraging a proprietary AI and machine learning-based system, combining tech with the insight of meteorologists, atmospheric scientists and data engineers through a unique 'human over the loop' model. Operating GRAF, the only globally available, hourly updating, high-resolution weather modeling system that can forecast even small-scale events like individual thunderstorms. Collaborating with scientific powerhouses like NASA, NCAR UCAR and NVIDIA to ensure The Weather Company remains at the cutting edge of weather science and innovation. For an even deeper dive on how our most accurate forecasts are made, click here. For more than 40 years, The Weather Company has helped individuals and businesses navigate daily life and global crises alike. Its products reach more than 330 million people monthly through platforms like The Weather Channel app (the #1 most downloaded weather app) and TWC also has ongoing relationships with more than 2,000 enterprise clients in sectors from agriculture and aviation to retail and pharma, who rely on weather intelligence for critical decisions. In an era marked by record-breaking weather events and billion-dollar disasters, having the most accurate weather forecast isn't just a luxury, it's essential for safety and planning. The ForecastWatch study highlights how crucial dependable forecasts can be to protecting lives and property. With this latest recognition from ForecastWatch, The Weather Company continues to prove that when the world needs to know what the weather will do next, it turns to the most trusted and accurate name in the forecast game. lead editor Jenn Jordan explores how weather and climate weave through our daily lives, shape our routines and leave lasting impacts on our communities.
