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Chief Science Officer

Scott Mackaro

Weather technology is now being transformed and accelerated by Artificial Intelligence, and whatever technological breakthrough comes next will likely have a similar effect.  

When machine learning is trained with this biased data, they inevitably propagate into the forecasts

Explore Xweather Insight

Explore how AI and technology are revolutionizing weather prediction, enhancing accuracy and decision-making processes across industries.

How Technology Creates a New Era in Weather Prediction

Why are technology companies focusing so much on weather forecasting and what implications does it have?

How technology pushes us into a new era of weather prediction

Product Manager

Hans Loewenheath

For many businesses, weather is just another factor in daily operations—until heavy winds hit.

When the wind blows: The growing threat to businesses

High winds aren’t just a concern for coastal regions or tornado-prone areas; they pose a serious threat across industries and geographies, making proactive preparation essential.

Software Engineer

Brandon Clark

Try the Xweather API for free

Keep your API credentials secure with expert tips on key management, encryption, and best practices to prevent leaks and unauthorized access.

Keeping your weather API credentials secure

Protecting your Weather API credentials

Annual Lightning Report 

Discover lightning's impact on airports and wind farms, the 2024 U.S. state lightning capitals, and more eye-opening insights from this year's report.

Highlights from the 2024 Annual Lightning Report

Here's what we learned from analyzing 2.2 billion lightning strikes

Content Meteorology Intern

Eva Ramm

Hurricanes frequently make landfall in the US, causing massive damage – both in terms of human lives and dollars.

America’s war with billion-dollar hurricanes

Hurricanes frequently make landfall in the US, causing massive damage – both in terms of human lives and dollars. And yet, population and housing only seem to grow in hurricane-prone regions like the southeastern coasts of the US.

Xander Stone

We're solving the challenge of managing weather alerts across different countries, languages, and systems to help organizations protect people and assets.

The evolution of weather alerts

From banned words to global standards: The evolution of weather alerts

Head of Automotive

Lasse Lumiaho

Discover more about EV range prediction

A vehicle's energy consumption is influenced by several factors, including the vehicle itself, driving style, route, and weather conditions...

Understand how weather affects your EV's range

In this article, we'll look into the main reasons behind the EV range fluctuations and share some tips to help you maximize your car's battery.

Xweather Insight

Looking for air quality sensors? 

Discover the dangers of ground-level ozone in summer. Explore its effects on health, agriculture, and the environment with Vaisala Xweather.

Ozone: An Invisible Summer Threat to Health

Ozone: An invisible summer threat

Global Content Marketing Manager

Anastasia Manner

AI-driven weather confidence: the key to informed decision-making

Discover how AI-driven weather forecasts enhance operational decision-making for businesses, ensuring safety and profitability.

AI-Driven Weather Confidence for Informed Decisions

Confidence is paramount when operational decisions can affect both lives and profitability. Weather forecasting is far more than just small talk.

AI-driven weather confidence: The key to informed decision-making

Lightning safety for business

Lightning Safety Awareness Week

On-demand webinar — Lightning risks for the wind energy industry

Annual Lightning Report archive

Interactive Global Lightning Density Map

Discover how lightning density helps manage lightning risk and supports operational planning. Access free high-quality lightning density maps today.

Understanding Lightning Density for Risk Management

What is lightning density and how does it help us manage lightning risk?

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