Summary In this episode of the Weather Geeks Podcast, host Jen Carfagno welcomes Dr. Wallace Hogsett from the National Hurricane Center to discuss the verification of hurricane forecasting models from the 2025 season. They delve into the intricacies of how forecasts are verified against actual storm data, emphasizing the importance of understanding model performance to improve future predictions. Dr. Hogsett shares insights on the integration of AI-based forecasting tools, particularly the Google DeepMind model, which showed promising results in both track and intensity predictions. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of hurricane forecasting, the challenges of rapid intensification, and the critical role of accurate data assimilation in enhancing model reliability.