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Discover new features that streamline post-storm forensic analysis for TSOs, power utilities, and wind farm operators.

Xweather Protect adds new lightning reporting capabilities

New tools streamline post-storm forensic analysis for power utilities and wind farm operators

When there is hail, there is always lightning, because they both originate from the presence of ice in the cloud.

With new lightning data arriving in a matter of seconds, our forecasts are improved in their quality and update rates.

Protect your solar assets with hail alerts

Turn hail from disaster to manageable risk. See how Xweather hail forecast alerts give solar operators up to 60 minutes lead time to stow before hail hits.

Solving solar energy’s multi-million dollar hail problem 

 Hailstones the size of baseballs slam into solar panels at 50 miles per hour, shattering millions of dollars in clean energy infrastructure in minutes. This isn't weather—it's an industry crisis. 

This one hits hard: Solving solar energy’s multi-million dollar hail problem 

Learn how to protect your high-value assets with early warning hail alerts powered by Xweather Protect.

How to set up hail forecast alerts

How to set up hail forecast alerts in Xweather Protect

How to set up site-specific wind and gust forecast alerts in Xweather Protect. Improve safety with high wind alerts up to 72 hours in advance.

Wind forecast alerts with Xweather Protect

How to set up alerts for high winds and gusts in Xweather Protect

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