"Link Between West Coast Wildfires and Central US Hailstorms Discovered"

Researchers have discovered a surprising link between wildfires on the West Coast and hailstorms in the central U.S., using machine learning algorithms to analyze extensive datasets from 2001 to 2020. The algorithms, including Random Forest and XG Boost, have shown over 90 percent accuracy in predicting significant hail events by considering various factors such as meteorological conditions, wind dynamics, and the presence of wildfires. This research provides insights into how wildfires can influence severe weather events at great distances and highlights the intricate relationship between fire and hail across the American landscape.