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Read the article: Neighborhood-level wind forecasts are on the horizon

June 29, 2026

NSF NCAR researchers are leveraging the Derecho supercomputer to develop groundbreaking, neighborhood-scale wind forecasts down to a two-meter resolution. By pairing uncrewed aircraft observations with FastEddy—an advanced microscale model—scientists can simulate how real-time wind gusts and turbulence interact with local buildings and trees.

This innovative use of computational resources delivers vital advancements for climate safety. The resulting hyperlocal insights have major practical implications, allowing emergency responders to better predict wildfire behavior, helping utility companies manage strategic power shutoffs, and ensuring safety for the emerging urban drone industry.

To learn more about this hyperlocal forecasting research, read the UCAR news piece.

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