Using Gale: Tomorrow.io’s AI Weather Assistant

Tomorrow.io Team
Tomorrow.io Team
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Gale is Tomorrow.io’s advanced weather and climate AI assistant. It transforms vast meteorological datasets into concise summaries, real-time alerts, and personalized recommendations. Powered by generative AI, Gale helps you make weather-driven decisions with greater speed and clarity.


Engaging with Gale

Interacting with Gale is simple and conversational:

  • Start: Type your weather-related question using natural language.

  • Response: Gale processes your request and provides an answer within approximately 30 seconds.

  • Clarification: Gale may prompt for more context to improve its accuracy.

  • Follow-up: You can continue asking related or more detailed questions.

How to access Gale:

  • Use Command + K (or Ctrl + K on Windows)

  • Select “Ask Gale” at the top of any page

  • Click the Gale icon within the platform


Example Questions You Can Ask

Nowcast Examples

  • What are the expected weather conditions for today's flight from JFK between 7 PM and 8 PM?

  • What is the weather forecast for tonight's soccer match at the stadium in Manchester at 9 PM?

Forecast Examples

  • Are there anticipated weather-related delays at Atlanta airport this weekend?

  • What weather conditions are expected at London stadium this weekend?

Note: Gale does not currently support:

  • Long-term climate trend questions

  • Historical weather data

  • Hurricane-specific queries

  • Lightning detection

  • Probabilistic or uncertainty-based forecasts


Customizing Queries

The Example Questions section within Gale allows teams to store predefined queries for quick reference and operational consistency.

Administrators can request the configuration of a customized list of account-specific questions. Once configured, these questions will be visible to all users under the Example Questions section of the Gale interface.

Note: To configure or update this list, contact your Tomorrow.io Account Manager or email support@tomorrow.io. Our team will assist in defining and deploying your organization’s custom query set.

This functionality is designed to streamline repetitive workflows, ensure standardized phrasing across teams, and reduce onboarding time for new users.


Severe Weather Alerts in Gale

Gale now integrates real-time severe weather alerts, allowing you to assess risks and take action during high-impact weather events.

Note: This feature is currently limited to coverage in the United States.

Capabilities

  • Ask Gale directly about local or regional threats.

  • Example: Is there a storm expected at my location today?

Example Severe Weather Queries

  • Is there lightning expected at Hard Rock Stadium today?

  • Are there any severe weather alerts for Chicago today?

  • What is the probability of storms and strong winds in Kobe, Japan right now?
    (Note: Coverage outside the US is not yet supported.)

  • Can I expect hail in Dallas this afternoon?

  • Is there a risk of flooding in New Orleans over the next 24 hours?

  • Will there be severe thunderstorms in San Francisco this weekend?


Tropical Cyclone Tracking

Gale tracks tropical cyclones using data from internationally recognized sources:

Note: Cyclone tracking and related alerts are available only to users with access to Gale.


Interested in Using Gale for Your Operations?

Gale is available as part of Tomorrow.io’s premium AI suite. Contact your Tomorrow.io Account Team or email us at sales@tomorrow.io

 

Yes!

We can insert a list of relevant questions, so all the users will have quick access to those account’s questions. The questions will be displayed in the “Example questions” section for easy access. Reach out to your account manager or support@tomorrow.io to get this feature set up or for any assistance you need.

 

 

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