As hurricanes Helene and Milton pound the southern U.S., the devastating physical impact is undeniable—destroyed homes, widespread power outages, and entire communities displaced. Yet, amidst this destruction, there’s an opportunity for transformation. These relentless storms shine a bright spotlight on the urgent need to overhaul our disaster forecasting tools, and at the center of this revolution is Generative AI (GenAI). The current hurricane season underscores the limits of traditional forecasting tools, which, despite their advancements, still face challenges in accuracy and speed. This i…