Researchers to use NASA AI model to improve hurricane risk estimates

Rice University researchers are developing an open-source tool using NASA's AI weather and climate model Prithvi-WxC to simulate thousands of potential tropical cyclones, improving hurricane hazard and insurance risk estimates. The approach uses AI to generate synthetic storms beyond historical data, supporting more accurate risk assessment and insurance pricing under changing climate conditions.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 2 sources have reported it between 2 Oct 2026 and 10 Oct 2026.