Disaster Tech has partnered with weather forecasting foundation model startup Silurian AI to advance extreme weather forecasting in its decision-support platform Pratus. This partnership “marks a significant leap forward” in delivering real-time, timely insights into tropical cyclones to decision-makers across the public and private sectors, Disaster Tech said.
Transforming crisis response
Silurian AI’s solution, GFT 1.2 (Generative Forecasting Transformer), is said to deliver high-resolution, regional AI-powered forecasts, providing a modern alternative to traditional physics-based models. Before launching Silurian AI, the team developed the Auora Foundation Model at Microsoft Research.
Pratus, developed by Disaster Tech, is a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that consolidates situational intelligence, crisis action planning and operational exercises into a unified solution. The AI-powered platform is designed to help organizations act quickly, collaborate effectively and respond more efficiently during critical moments. Deployed on Microsoft Azure cloud and fully integrated into the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including Teams and Copilot, Pratus enables organizations to manage real-world events without leaving the familiar workspace they rely on daily.
Silurian AI’s Atlantic Hurricane Forecast API brings ensemble-based storm tracking and predictive analytics to Pratus, enabling earlier and more accurate forecasts. A recent article published in Nature demonstrated how Silurian’s anchor technologies improved Atlantic tropical cyclone track accuracy by around 20%. Disaster Tech is expanding Pratus’s capabilities by integrating Silurian AI’s data alongside the platform’s existing National Hurricane Center (NHC) feed.
Upon initial integration, users will be able to view Silurian AI and NHC forecasts side by side, empowering decision-makers with comparative insights. This dual-model visibility supports the development of faster, more informed and resilient response strategies grounded in cutting-edge hurricane forecasting science. Following the initial rollout, the integration will expand to support additional extreme weather and ocean hazards.
Campaign for hurricane season
Disaster Tech will feature the Silurian AI GFT-C hurricane model through Pratus this hurricane season and will also host a series of activities during hurricane season to showcase this technology.
“Silurian has demonstrated robust peer-reviewed improvements to hurricane track prediction using novel AI methodologies; their AI-optimized tropical cyclone track predictions represent next-generation technologies that accelerate innovation in extreme weather impact prediction,” said Dr Jay Shafer, lead meteorologist at Disaster Tech who applies AI to assist humans in decision-making during crisis and to inform resilient business operations.
Jayesh Gupta, founder and CEO of Silurian AI, added, “We are proud to announce the integration of Silurian’s AI-driven GFT-C hurricane model with Disaster Tech’s Pratus platform. Pratus turns Silurian’s advanced hurricane guidance into actionable intelligence, enabling operators to anticipate hurricane impacts even earlier, safeguard critical infrastructure and keep communities powered when extreme weather strikes.”
In related news, the World Meteorological Organization’s Executive Council recently announced that, at its annual session, AI will be high on the council’s agenda due to its potential to revolutionize forecasts and help build resilience to more extreme weather and climate impacts. Read the full story here