Cornell University Study Finds Enhanced Hurricane Forecasting Reduces Damage Costs
April 14, 2026
April 14, 2026
ITHACA, New York, April 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Smarter hurricane warnings save billions
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Hurricanes are the biggest storms on the planet and the costliest natural disasters in the U.S., often decimating property and infrastructure as they crash onto the southeastern coast.
But better weather forecasting can reduce that damage by nearly a quarter, offering enormous savings, according to a new Cor . . .
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Smarter hurricane warnings save billions
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Hurricanes are the biggest storms on the planet and the costliest natural disasters in the U.S., often decimating property and infrastructure as they crash onto the southeastern coast.
But better weather forecasting can reduce that damage by nearly a quarter, offering enormous savings, according to a new Cor . . .