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Title: A Forecasting First.
Authors: FRIEDMAN, JORDAN (AUTHOR)
Source: Discover. Summer2026, Vol. 47 Issue 3, p34-38. 4p. 5 Black and White Photographs, 1 Map.
Subjects: Hurricane forecasting, Cyclone tracking, Meteorology, Meteorologists, Meteorological observations
Geographic Terms: Caribbean, Havana (Cuba), Cuba
Abstract: The article focuses on Father Benito Viñes, a Jesuit priest in Havana, Cuba, who made what is likely the world’s first publicly issued hurricane forecast in September 1875, pioneering modern storm tracking. As director of the Royal College of Belén’s meteorological observatory, Viñes combined local observations with a network of Caribbean weather reports and scientific literature to predict hurricane paths, laying the foundation for contemporary hurricane science. His work influenced later developments in meteorology, including the establishment of hurricane warning centers and the evolution of the U.S. National Hurricane Center. The article also traces the historical progression of hurricane forecasting from early observational methods to modern technologies, emphasizing Viñes’ lasting impact on the field. [Extracted from the article]
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