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Weather forecasts help vulnerable populations adapt to increased weather uncertainty and extremes. Innovations, especially in AI, are driving a second revolution in weather forecasting. However, the benefits are yet to be realized in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

To bridge this gap, the Human-Centered Weather Forecasts (HCF) initiative a) develops novel techniques to produce forecasts tailored to the specific adaptation needs of farmers and individuals exposed to extreme heat; b) works with implementers to disseminate forecasts in LMICs; c) conducts rigorous testing to optimize dissemination and generate lessons to further scale these advances; and d) strengthens global forecasting systems, including through benchmarking and validation.