When Hurricane Katrina forced 8-year-old Will Downs and his family to flee their home, he had no idea that moment would spark a lifelong fascination with storms. Now a PhD student, Will is using artificial intelligence to change how we track hurricanes before they form. His AI model detects tropical easterly waves — cloud and wind clusters that can evolve into powerful storms — far more accurately than traditional tools. With support from the National Hurricane Center, his groundbreaking system is already in use during this active hurricane season. Discover how this former storm survivor is helping predict the next big one before it hits. WooGlobe Ref : WGA621969 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com
