# Google WeatherNext 3 AI model release > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/google-weathernext-3-ai-model-release > Updated: 2026-09-04T12:24:58.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Google DeepMind and Google Research have released WeatherNext 3, a new AI-driven meteorological model. This model utilizes real-time data from geostationary meteorological satellites to generate global forecasts every hour, bypassing the six-hour delay common in traditional numerical weather prediction models. WeatherNext 3 provides a significant increase in resolution over its predecessor, WeatherNext 2, moving from a 25km grid to a 5km resolution for ground-level variables such as temperature and humidity. The model also features improved precipitation forecasting accuracy, with improvements of up to 60% compared to NASA IMERG benchmarks. Additionally, the model incorporates variables for renewable energy forecasting, including solar radiation levels and wind speeds at 100 meters. The technology is being integrated across various Google platforms, including Search, Gemini, and Google Maps. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Artificial intelligence advances in regulation, data utility, and weather forecasting Recent AI developments include new EU transparency rules for AI content, findings that many business websites lack machine-readable data, and Google DeepMind's launch of the WeatherNext 3 forecasting model. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/artificial-intelligence-advances-in-regulation-data-utility-and-weather-forecasting ### 2026-09-04: Google releases WeatherNext 3 AI weather model with real-time satellite data Google DeepMind has launched WeatherNext 3, an AI weather model using real-time satellite data to provide hourly updates and 5km-resolution forecasts, significantly improving precipitation accuracy. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/google-releases-weathernext-3-ai-weather-model-with-real-time-satellite-data --- Cite as: Google WeatherNext 3 AI model release. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/google-weathernext-3-ai-model-release