CDEP Agent: Connecting Meteorologically Detected Temporal Compound Events to Real-World Documentary Evidence

A new LLM-agent framework, CDEP Agent, has been developed to bridge the gap between climate science's identification of compound drought-to-extreme-precipitation (CDEP) events and their recognition in real-world early warning systems and post-event documentation. The framework, designed to be auditable, links meteorologically detected CDEP candidates to various real-world hazard and impact evidence sources, accommodating differences in spatial scales, temporal resolutions, and reporting conventions. Initial application in California identified numerous CDEP events, suggesting a method for improved event tracking and evidence integration.

This research is strategically important because it addresses a critical disconnect between scientific understanding of complex climate events and their practical recognition in hazard mitigation and response. By providing a tool to systematically link meteorological data with real-world impacts, it enables more robust risk assessment and could inform better preparedness strategies across various sectors impacted by extreme weather. This could lead to more effective resource allocation and resilience planning.

Compound drought-to-extreme-precipitation (CDEP) events are increasingly recognized in climate science as significant drivers of extreme impacts.

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