Washington, Dec. 22 -- Congressman Scott Franklin issued the following press release:

Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) today welcomed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) announcement of a new suite of operational, artificial intelligence-driven global weather forecasting models, calling the move an important step toward faster, more accurate forecasts and improved preparedness for extreme weather.

"Integrating artificial intelligence into weather forecasting has the potential to significantly improve the speed and accuracy of forecasts relied upon by states like Florida and the nation as a whole," Franklin said. "NOAA's launch of these AI-driven models represents meaningful progress in modernizing forecasting capabilit...