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Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast 2021

In this regularly updated forecast, we look at water temperatures across the Atlantic and Pacific as well as long-range patterns to identify where and how...

Tips for Planning Construction Projects Around Severe Weather

We spoke with Construction Executive about our top tips for the construction industry in maintaining safe, timely operations during severe weather season.

How to Be Last to Close & First to Open this Hurricane Season

The 2021 hurricane season is forecast to have above-normal levels of activity.

5 Tips for Hurricane Season [Video]

Hurricane season is here. Is your business ready? Here are 5 tips from our storm experts to stay ahead of the storm!

How the Evolution of Weather Routing is Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Weather routing is a crucial service for the shipping industry to help shippers save time, fuel and maintain safety.

Hurricane Preparedness Webinar & Outlook

Join StormGeo for the online Hurricane Preparedness Webinar and Outlook, featuring sessions from Hurricane experts and professionals.

U.S. Wildfire Forecast

Fire weather forecast for July–Sept 2021. Identifies risk areas for large-scale wildfires based on analysis of current temperatures, precipitation, soil moisture and drought category.

T-Mobile Stays Ahead of Wildfire Season with StormGeo

T-Mobile, America’s third-largest wireless network operator with over 100 million subscribers, discusses their ‘prepare-first’ strategy of tracking wildfires using StormGeo Wildfire Risk Assessment.

What to Expect & How to Protect Your Business This Hurricane Season

StormGeo's hurricane experts give their outlook for the 2021 hurricane season, plus tips for how businesses can protect themselves.

Weekly Power Market Insights

Each week, our expert analysts will provide comments on the power markets covered by Nena.

Five Ways to Prepare Your Hospital for Hurricane Season

Is your hospital ready for severe weather, including hurricanes?One of the toughest jobs in healthcare administration is anticipating worst-case scenarios, with weather playing a big...

Top 5 Problems in Most Hurricane Response Plans (and how to solve them)

StormGeo's hurricane experts have years of experience helping businesses develop hurricane response plans.

What to Expect in the 2021 Hurricane Season

Using predictive modelling, analog years, and lessons learned from 2020’s storms, we have created an overview of the forecast for the 2021 hurricane season.

Front week jumps on delayed spring thaw

The Nordic front-week power contract jumped nearly 4% on Friday amid chilly weather delaying the spring thaw, while the curve traded slightly lower amid sliding...

Vessel Efficiency and Climate Change

To meet escalating IMO regulations on emissions, owners and operators are increasingly turning to data-driven fleet performance services to help fight climate change.

Better together: Performance Centers play to team strength

StormGeo’s Fleet Performance Centers are out to enhance the performance of vessels by bringing out the best in crews, captains and shore personnel.

Maintaining Business Continuity in the Face of Disaster

While it seems early, now is the time to begin making preparations for the 2021 hurricane season.

Everything You Need to Know About Hurricanes, Plus What to Expect in 2021

How do hurricanes develop? What conditions cause them to form—specifically, why do they need warm waters?Hurricanes develop over warm tropical waters, primarily during the summer...

Spring 2021 Outlook for Large Hail, Damaging Wind and Tornado Events

Fred Schmude, Senior Long Range Scientist at StormGeo looks at the Spring 2021 Outlook for Large Hail, Damaging Wind and Tornado Events

The groundbreaking technology of StormGeo Studio explained

The future of weather graphics and its technology explained by Singular. Live CEO, Andrew Hiembold and StormGeo VP of Media, Ragnvald Moberg

Seasonal weather outlooks more in demand from clients

Will it be an El Niño or La Niña winter season? Or will it be somewhere in between? Answers to these questions are vital for...

[On Demand Webinar] How 3 Banks Safeguard Their People and Facilities from Weather

Watch our on-demand webinar: A business’s most valued assets typically fall into two categories: facilities and people.

What is the Polar Vortex and how does it influence recent extreme winter weather events?

Cloud-based Technology Taking Weather by Storm

The traditional weather system is ripe for an update.

Why is it important to have an enhanced weather action plan for your business?

As our climate continues to change at a steady pace, and weather patterns change as a result, it is becoming increasingly more difficult to assume...

How Can School Districts Protect Themselves Against Severe Weather?

With the number of public weather sources available, there is always the potential that members of the community will disagree with your decision.

2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Chris Hebert takes a look back at the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Europe 2020-2021 Winter Weather Outlook

StormGeo Forecasters share what weather can be expected across Europe this winter season:

How to Prepare for and Withstand Record Cold Temperatures

Extreme cold has far-reaching effects, from danger from exposure to the elements, the increasing cost of natural gas and heating fuel (which are already peaking...

Guide: Building Policyholder Trust in the Insurance Industry

While we can’t control the weather, we are getting better at predicting it! Private weather forecasts are revolutionizing how companies prepare and respond to severe...

Managing Weather Risks for Offshore Wind Projects in Asia-Pacific

AsiaWind 3rd Technical Session Webinar discusses the topic of managing weather risks for offshore wind projects in Asia-Pacific.

s-Suite ready for Sea Cargo Charter

Shipping industry giants commit to transparent reporting of shipping emissions in line with United Nations decarbonization targets. The Sea Cargo Charter is born.

Here's what's wrong with the way we measure hurricanes — and how we could do better

The way we classify hurricanes could be misleading the public about how dangerous they really are.

Europe 2020 Fall Weather Outlook

StormGeo Forecasters share what weather can be expected across Europe this fall season:

Applying Weather Intelligence to Your Business Decisions

Register for this webinar on how to apply predictive weather response to your business decision guidance.

Hurricane Sally Alerts

Sign up to receive daily updates on Hurricane Sally. See how StormGeo can help your business before, during and after major storms.

Weather Alert: Hurricane Sally

Sign up to receive daily updates on Hurricane Sally. See how StormGeo can help your business before, during and after major storms.

CEO Interview: Driving Maritime Efficiency and Safety

Søren Andersen, StormGeo CEO, sits down with Maritime Reporter to discuss trends within the shipping industry, how digitalization and weather routing information can help drive...

North American 2020 Fall Outlook

StormGeo Forecaster Fred Schmude shares what weather can be expected across North America this fall season:

Right-size your Claims Response with Advanced Weather Insights

Over the past decade, the US has experienced a record number of billion dollar disasters.

Hurricanes Laura and Marco

During the course of Laura and Marco's development through the storm's landfall, the StormGeo TropicsWatch team will closely monitored the storms—developing real-time, daily video updates...

Optimizing your ship's route for time

Should a vessel prioritize a route for time or fuel? There are many factors that go into choosing the ideal route.

Optimizing your ship's route for fuel

Part two of our ship routing strategy series looks into how a heavier vessel might have different options than a lighter vessel in the face...

What’s in a name? Dissecting 2020’s “earliest named storms”

You may be seeing a number of news stories announcing 2020 as the year with the earliest named storm with a [pick your favorite letter]...

2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast

Download this printable resource containing the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season predictions, including number of named storms and intense hurricanes as well as the areas most...

Despite Quiet in the Atlantic, Signs Indicate Hyperactivity is Coming

The Atlantic is quiet now for hurricane activity, and should remain that way over the next 10-15 days.

Hurricane Isaias

During the course of Isaias' development through the storm's landfall, the StormGeo TropicsWatch team will closely monitored the storm—developing real-time, daily video updates with forecasts...

Weathering the Storm: Three Ways Banks Can Prepare for Severe Weather

Despite the fact that suspending business for a period of just a few days can lead to permanent closure within three years, only 25 percent...

Hurricane Hanna

Forecast updates on Hurricane Hanna. See how StormGeo can help your business before, during and after major storms.

Hurricane Douglas

During the course of Hurricane Douglas' development through the storm's landfall, the StormGeo TropicsWatch team will closely monitored the storm—developing real-time, daily video updates with...

Now, more than ever before, it’s time to consider integrating plausibility checks into onboard event data reports

Originally published in SSA Waves.

[On Demand] How to Become a TropicsWatch Expert

The StormGeo Vortex Portal grants you access to the TropicsWatch tools and forecasts to ensure that you understand the direct potential impact for your locations...

2020 Summer Weather Outlook: North America

Hear from StormGeo Forecaster Fred Schmude on what temperatures and levels of precipitation can be expected across North America this summer, from June to August.

[On Demand] How to plan Weather Windows for Offshore Operations

With effective forecasting, you're alerted to weather windows that reduce time and costs throughout the entirety of your offshore project.

Tropical Storm Cristobal

During the course of Tropical Storm Cristobal's development through the storm's landfall, the StormGeo TropicsWatch team will closely monitored the storm—developing real-time, daily video updates...

Seven steps manufacturing can take to reduce damage from severe weather

In 2019, severe weather caused USD 232 billion in global economic losses.

It’s time for your business to integrate climate change scenarios into your long-term projects

Renewable energy is in the midst of a revolution, in no small part represented by the plummeting costs of developing wind and solar farms.

Early storms, Arthur, and what they mean for this year's Atlantic hurricane season

The last five years have each encountered an earlier storm than normal, and it looks like 2020 will follow the trend.

[On Demand] Nena Analysis Webinar Series: Episode 1

The Nena Analysis webinar series will focus on the continental power markets and our new spot and short-term analysis model.

[On Demand] Nena Analysis Webinar Series: Episode 2

The Nena Analysis webinar series will focus on the continental power markets and our new spot and short-term analysis model.

[On Demand] Nena Analysis Webinar Series: Episode 3

The Nena Analysis webinar series will focus on the continental power markets and our new spot and short-term analysis model.

[On Demand Webinar] Global Hurricane and Typhoon Outlook for Offshore Operations

Register for our on-demand webinar as we provide a seasonal outlook for the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Ocean basins.

[On Demand Webinar] Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook for Onshore Business | April 23, 2020

Watch our on-demand webinar and get an update from Lead Hurricane Forecaster Chris Hebert on the key global and regional indicators that shape the Atlantic...

[On Demand Webinar] Nena Analysis: Nordic and Continental Power Market Update

For power market professionals, an objective analysis into the possible short and long-term effects on the power markets can be influential towards assessments for long-term...

[On Demand Webinar] GridEyeS: Supporting Electric Grids with Space Level AI

For most power distribution utilities, vegetation management is one of the largest operating expenses.

[Webinar] Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook for Oil & Gas | April 22, 2020

Watch our on-demand webinar and get an update from Lead Hurricane Forecaster Chris Hebert on the key global and regional indicators that shape the Atlantic...

Manufacturers Walk a Minefield of Severe Weather Risks

In 2018, severe weather resulted in USD 215 billion in economic losses globally.

2020 Spring Weather Forecast: North America

Hear from StormGeo Meteorologist Fred Schmude on what the different regions in North America can expect this spring in terms of temperature and precipitation for...

Preparing Your Business for Severe Weather During a Crisis

To help support you in this hectic time, we’ve listed some steps you can take to better distribute your resources to stay ahead of any...

How Hospitals Can Prepare for Severe Weather in a Time of Crisis

While it’s hard to focus on anything but COVID-19, this year’s severe weather isn’t going anywhere.

2020 Spring Weather Forecast: Europe

Hear from StormGeo Forecaster Beathe Tveita on what the different regions in Europe can expect this spring in terms of temperature and precipitation for March,...

Thousand-year Old Traditions May Be Lost to Arctic Ice Decline

The rapid decline in Arctic sea ice over recent decades is one of the most alarming signs of climate change.

Flettner Rotor Sails for Ship Propulsion

As the shipping industry transitions into an era of greenhouse gas emission mitigation policies, a number of sustainable technologies are being deployed to keep vessels...

How Your Business Can Survive the Rising Flood Waters of Climate Change

With climate change, flooding is occurring more frequently and catching us unprepared.

How Can the Public Sector Protect Itself Against Severe Weather?

Without proper planning, agencies like schools and government can be vulnerable to natural disasters.

Why Utilities Need to Manage Outage Expectations

What’s your "Always On" strategy? Don't fall victim to false perceptions.

The Technology Needed to Support a Changing Arctic

Sea ice covers the majority of the Arctic Ocean in winter.

The Consequences of a Cooling El Niño on the 2020 Hurricane Season

The entire hurricane season forecast can ride on one thing: El Niño.

StormGeo Joins Urban Flood Open Knowledge Network Project Team

The UFOKN will empower decision makers and the general public by providing information on how much flooding can occur from a future event, as well...

StormGeo’s Weather Expertise Supports First Offshore Wind Projects in Taiwan

Once considered a costly alternative to onshore wind power and largely limited to Europe and Asia, offshore wind is starting to show promise as a...

Ask a Meteorologist

At StormGeo, we're known for our meteorologists.

[Webinar] Responding to Storms: Continuity Experts Share Their Lessons Learned

We gathered three emergency management experts from the top healthcare systems – HCA Healthcare, Medxcel and Texas Children’s Hospital - to share their key lessons...

2019-2020 Winter Weather Forecast: North America

Hear from StormGeo Senior Meteorologist Fred Schmude on what the different regions of North America can expect this winter in terms of temperature and precipitation...

Storm Warning: What Banks Need To Do When Severe Weather Strikes

A bank's response in these situations can have far-reaching implications on bottom-line variables such as customer retention, loan terms, and community engagement.

[Webinar] North America Winter Weather Outlook

Watch the webinar to learn more about the winter weather forecast for North America, plus tools to help your business plan around the weather at...

2019-2020 Winter Weather Forecast: Europe

Hear from StormGeo Forecaster Camilla Albertsen on what the different regions in Europe can expect this winter in terms of temperature and precipitation for December,...

Two Ways to Optimize Fuel Consumption Ahead of IMO 2020

From January 1, 2020, the limit for sulphur in fuel oil used onboard ships operating outside designated emission control areas will be reduced from 3.

Combining SAR and Weather Data for Arctic Operations in ESA-funded MULDIARCOS Project

The project, known as MULDIARCOS, has been running for more than two years with assistance from Viking Supply Ships, Hurtigruten and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines...

These Patterns are to Blame for Year-Round Wildfires in California

California has more fires, more properties at risk (over two million) and has had the 10 costliest wildfires in U. S. history.

Why Douglas Sea State 3 Should be Eliminated from Good Weather Clauses

Sir Percy Douglas (1876 - 1939) In 1920, Sir Percy Douglas created the Douglas Sea Scale to describe the nature of ocean waves as an observer....

Severe Weather Forecast for Fall 2019

Review severe weather occurances so far in 2019, and take a look at the upcoming forecast as we move into Fall.

An Expert Meteorologist Answers Your Tornado Questions

What conditions does a tornado need to develop? How long does a tornado typically last? How are tornadoes forecast? Answers to these questions and more.

Yes, We’re Open: How Staying Open During the Storm Can Benefit Your Bank

Following the record-breaking 2008 flood which saw the river crest at 31 feet, the City of Cedar Rapids made changes to their emergency response plans...

Hurricane Dorian

During the course of Hurricane Dorian's development through the storm's landfall, the StormGeo TropicsWatch team closely monitored the storm—developing real-time, daily video updates with forecasts...

Hurricane Recovery: Restoring Business Operations

Part 3: We outline what you’ll need to relocate your operations if there has been a significant loss.

Understanding the Danger Area Around a Tropical Cyclone

For example, maritime transport in the South China Sea was greatly disrupted by Typhoon Mangkhut in September 2018.

Cutting-Edge Weather Tech Supports Surge in Asian Offshore Wind

High-resolution weather models are gaining new traction in Asia, where offshore wind development is booming.

Tips on Maritime Disputes and Arbitration from a Barrister

The vast majority of maritime arbitration can be managed from your desk, by email, and with the help of the right specialists (experts and maritime...

2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast

Download this printable resource containing the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season predictions, including number of named storms and intense hurricanes as well as the areas most...

Guide: Under the Weather

Prepare your healthcare facility for severe weather events with: solutions to the 5 major challenges emergency planners face, ways to overcome the 4 most common...

Hurricane Recovery: Phased Return to Work

Part 2: We list the necessary steps associated with returning to your primary work location following a hurricane.

Guide: How to Harness the Lifesaving Power of Twitter

Twitter could literally save your life during an emergency.

What Shippers in the Western Pacific Can Expect this Typhoon Season

As the 2019 Western Pacific Tropical Cyclone season gets underway, below is a summary of what’s happened so far this year, and what we can...

Hurricane Recovery: Assessing Damage and Staying Accountable

Part 1: We cover the steps associated with damage assessment and accounting for personnel.

Hurricane Barry

During the course of Hurricane Barry's development through the storm's landfall, the StormGeo TropicsWatch team closely monitored the storm—developing real-time, daily video updates with forecasts...

Why are a few clouds over northern Georgia being called a tropical disturbance?

Over the past two days there has been an increasing amount of attention given to a tropical disturbance that is expected to make landfall on...

Steps to Take Five Days Before a Hurricane Strikes

No matter how prepared you are, here are some last minute to-dos that can help save your business.

Tips on How to Stay Safe in a Heat Wave

Heat is the number one weather-related cause of death in the US and a leading hazard worldwide.

Balancing Safety and Productivity in Dangerous Weather

A severe storm can destroy a facility, wipe out a job site, or put lives at risk. Appropriately responding to weather is essential.

Monitoring Cylinder Oil Consumption Can Produce 4–7% Savings

Cylinder oil consumption monitoring is one of the main drivers for fleet performance management.

ECO Insight hull degradation computation method goes beyond ISO 19030 standard

Only a proper computation allows a shipping company to go away from current practices, i. e.

Being Smart and Stupid with Artificial Intelligence

We spoke to Lars Erik Jordet about where AI fits into the workplace, how AI has changed working with weather data, and the reason he...

Guide: Tracking Storms to Keep Your Business on Track

"Tracking Storms to Keep Your Business on Track: Hurricane Preparation Guide" will educate you about hurricanes and how they form, plus provide crucial checklists, resources...

How to Prepare Your Business For Hurricane Season

According to the American Red Cross, 97% of Americans have not taken the basic steps toward disaster preparedness.

Will Trust Develop Organically Between People and Machines?

‘Lack of trust’ has been identified as one of the critical barriers to a more widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous systems.

Eliminating the Guesswork for Mariners

Shore-based weather services have been available to mariners since the early 1950s.

Walking the Green Energy Talk

Promoting the use of green energy is not just Anna Hilden’s passion, but also her job.

How Weather Insight Helps Owners Keep Their Vessels Safe and In Top Condition

Motion sickness due to adverse weather conditions not only threatens crew safety and comfort, it also impacts their ability to operate and maintain a vessel.

Masters Win When Artificial and Human Intelligence Are Combined for Routing

With so many of today’s shipping operations automated, there is a tendency to take what the computer states as the absolute truth.

Charterers score in the game of Required Time of Arrival (RTA)

Managing and hedging risk, while keeping an eye on cost, is what the chartering game is all about.

How to Estimate a Hurricane's Damage Potential

The Hurricane Severity Index (HSI) is StormGeo’s proprietary method of classifying a hurricane based on its potential for damage.

Clean Energy Could Lift Millions Out of Poverty

Worldwide, the renewable energy industry created more than 500,000 new jobs in 2017, a 5.

The Effects of Tropical Cyclones on Shipping

All too often when watching the evening news, we may hear of a tropical storm raging in the open ocean but far away from land.

Is the Forecast Wrong or Are You Using the Wrong Forecast?

How did early forecasts get the storm track so wrong—leaving residents residents along the western coast of Florida wholly unprepared?

Video: 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Outlook

Watch StormGeo Meteorologist Chris Hebert explain the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season outlook, including number of named storms and intense hurricanes as well as the areas...

Why Routing Advisory is Crucial to Every Captain

During the last 15 years, meteorology has made remarkable progress in terms of forecast accuracy, directly impacting the shipping sector and more specifically, route planning.

Become a Sustainable Change Champion at Your Workplace

How to Stop the World From Drowning in Single-Use Plastic

Unless we make drastic changes, there will be more plastic in our oceans than fish by 2050.

Route Planning for Different Ship Types and Speeds

This trade route is sailed by many ship types including tankers, bulkers and reefers / Ro-Ro’s.

The First Step in Lowering Your Carbon Footprint: Meatless Monday

One of the easiest ways to positively impact the environment is to start with the food you eat.

The oceans’ hottest year on record was 2019, but our heads are still in the sand

According to the UN, we have 11 years to limit the impact of climate change before irreparable damage is done.

Taking Responsibility for Your Carbon

Learn what StormGeo is doing to combat corporate emissions, along with how you and your company can do the same.

Masters of the Maelstroms

Published in TEPA's Plugged In.

Severe Weather Coming to North America as Winter Collides with the First Waves of Spring

Though spring is only a week away (starting March 20), winter has not quite let go of North America.

StormGeo and DNV GL Create Fleet Performance Management Powerhouse

The integration of DNV GL’s ECO Insight and Navigator Insight solutions with StormGeo’s FleetDSS and ship reporting solutions will ultimately result in a product that...

Can Animals Predict the Weather?

Animals may be able to react to changes in weather faster than humans, but we should not count on their behavior to determine how much...

Weather Satellites: The Technological Powerhouses of Weather Forecasting

Several of our meteorologists discuss how they use data from weather satellites, including the forecasting of tropical cyclones, Arctic ice melt, thunderstorms and ocean temperature.

Happy National Weatherperson’s Day!

Learn about John Jeffries, one of America's first weather observers, along with all the ways meteorologists affect our lives today.

Punxsutawney Phil Would Be Wise to Forecast a Long Winter

StormGeo’s long-range weather forecasts provide 30-, 90-, and 180-day outlooks to be used in predictive analytics—lending insight, confidence and the freedom to perform while hedging...

Is Weather Routing Really Worth It?

Although safety of crew, vessel and cargo are the most important elements of any voyage, fuel savings is also a key deliverable expected from weather...

The Long-Term Forecast for Winter in the U.S. Has Taken a Cold Turn

Across the U. S.

Heavy Snowstorm Marks Start of Winter in Eastern U.S.

Three weeks into winter, many in the U. S.

Why Your Delayed Flight Due to Aircraft De-Icing is a Good Thing

If you’ve found yourself waiting on a plane before take-off for longer than usual, you’ll know that it’s the time of year for aircraft de-icing.

The Scandinavian Lifestyle to Help You Get Through Winter

We talked to some of our Scandinavian colleagues here about what "hygge" means to them, along with how others around the world can jump on...

2019 Winter Seasonal Forecast Video - Europe

StormGeo senior meteorologist Frode Korneliussen has developed a new method that has hit a bullseye in previous years’ forecasts.

Emergency Planning For Healthcare Professionals

Fortunately, the hospital's emergency plan calls for back-up generators to keep the power on during such emergencies.

Keep Your Business Open During an Outage

Some patrons walk out, while new ones are turned away. Without electricity, staffers can’t ring up meals customers already ordered.

When Weather Becomes a Passion

Roar Inge Hansen, the first meteorologist hired at StormGeo, takes us on a trip up into the Norwegian mountains to check on his rain gauges...

Health, Wealth and Weather

While Mark Twain makes two very excellent points in the grand scheme of weather and preparedness, it is true that you cannot alter the course...

Recap of the 2018 Hurricane Season, Plus a Look at 2019

As the six-month Atlantic Hurricane Season comes to an end this week (the official last day is November 30th), we’ve asked our hurricane experts to...

What is holding back digitalisation on the bridge?

Vast numbers of vessel navigators are not using digital navigation and route optimisation to their fullest because of the challenges of implementing and using the...

Preparing Your Employees for Hurricanes

Part 3 of the Hurricane Prep for Business Series. In any business, people are your most important asset.

Planning For Recovery After a Hurricane

Part 2 of the Hurricane Prep for Business Series. According to the U. S.

Ensure Your Hurricane Plan Has the Right Timeline and Triggers

Part 1 of the Hurricane Prep for Business Series.

Why the Barents Sea Is Not as Bad as Its Reputation

When I tell people I work with clients who operate in the Barents Sea, I’m often met with the overwhelming perception of the extreme weather...

Clarifying Charterparty Contracts for Dispute Resolution

Wording is everything when it comes to maritime disputes, especially those involving speed and fuel consumption.

Interesting Facts About Hurricanes

Curious as to how hurricanes gather strength and if global warming is affecting the number, size or power of hurricanes? Answers to these and other...

Hurricane Size a Bigger Threat than Category Number

While a Category 5 hurricane sounds more terrifying than a Category 3, the latter often causes more devastation.

Hurricane Michael

During the first weeks of October, Hurricane Michael ravaged the Southeast U. S.

Why and How Do Deserts Form?

What causes the lack of rain in a desert? What makes a desert hot? The answers to these and more. .

Will Machine Learning Make Us Rethink Chaos Theory?

“Long-term climate forecasting is impossible.

Typhoon Trami’s Acute Impact on the Shipping Industry

Safety is paramount when a vessel is sailing in the vicinity of a large typhoon like Trami.

How Will Ship Routing Look in Fifteen Years?

Thought Leader and VP of Shipping Products, Mike O'Brien, looks into the future of the shipping industry to discuss how advancing technologies such as increased...

Rare Mediterranean Hurricane Threatens Italy, Greece and Turkey

Tropical storms and hurricanes that develop in the Mediterranean are not common, forming perhaps once or twice per year, and are known as ‘Medicanes.

How Combining Data and Real Intelligence Can Change History

StormGeo Thought Leader, Torleif Markussen Lunde, explains how an unexpected story about a shipping company bookkeeper during the turn of the nineteenth century affects how...

Hurricane Florence

During the course of Hurricane Florence's development through the storm's landfall, the StormGeo TropicsWatch team closely monitored the storm — developing real-time, daily video updates...

Advanced Seakeeping: The Answer to Container Loss at Sea

Estimates for the number of containers lost vary from a couple of hundred each year, all the way to 10,000.

Typhoon Jebi

During the course of Typhoon Jebi's development through the storm's landfall, the StormGeo TropicsWatch team closely monitored the storm — developing real-time, daily forecast updates...

The Business Risks of Relying on Weather Apps

Your weather app of choice can help you decide what to wear, where to go, when to change plans, etc.

Steam Maintenance Decision Guidance for the Downstream Oil and Gas Industry

How does the weather affect steam cushion within an O&G plant, and what impacts can this have to overall production? Shawn Rampy, StormGeo Strategy Development...

Shifting weather patterns fueled the fires in Portugal. What’s to come?

The atmospheric pattern over the North Atlantic is affecting the weather over Europe in an interesting way.

Voyage Routing Decisions Made Simpler and Safer with Weather Services

StormGeo and Seatrade Maritime News discuss the two major factors that generate waves and are dangerous to a ships: tropical cyclones and frontal passages, as...

The Sahara Desert Plays a Major Role in Atlantic Hurricane Development

Deserts and Africa aren’t typically associated with hurricane development, but together they significantly influence the Atlantic hurricane season.

How Developing a Drought Monitor System Helped Farmers Get the Support They Needed

These variations make it difficult for the government to objectively declare a drought, as each region will have its own thresholds.

An Expert Meteorologist Answers Your Thunderstorm & Lightning Questions

To better understand the science behind lightning and thunderstorms, as well as how to best be prepared for and be safe around them, Meteorologist Dave...

What Constitutes a Heat Wave Around the World?

Defining a heat wave can vary depending on season, place, and what typical conditions are in both.

The End of the California Drought May Have Added Fuel to this Season’s Wildfires

There are plausible, scientific reasons as to why California and wildfires seemingly go hand-in-hand.

The State of the Atlantic Tropics, an Updated Storm Forecast

As we move into mid-July, hurricane season has been seasonably quiet across the tropics.

What caused the recent heat wave over the US (and what's coming)?

Heat waves like the ones last week over the Midwest, Northeast and Western US are typically triggered by a strong upper-level high pressure area centered...

Reading Your Audience: How to Use Web Analytics to Enhance User Experience

I have always been interested in the information science field, specifically, discovering and mitigating extraneous web activity.

Growth in Renewable Energy Will Shift Europe Towards an Almost Complete De-carbonization Before 2045

Thank you for spending some time with us, Sigbjørn. You are the Chief Analyst responsible for the Nena Analysis Long-term Reports.

How AI & Machine Learning are Advancing Weather Forecasts

In the weather forecasting services industry, machine learning has begun to play a role.

Sustainability in Shipping: How the IMO DCS is Encouraging Companies to Go Greener

In March 2018, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) put into effect a Data Collection System (DCS) that gives shipping companies a better understanding of where...

The Shift Towards Personalized Weather Forecasts Has Begun

Ten years from now, people will likely use weather information unconsciously and much more often than they do today.

How My Time Tracking Mosquitoes Led to Tracking Lightning

In 2012, I was in Ethiopia working on a research project—collecting and studying mosquitoes to learn more about their behavior in an effort to eradicate...

A Turbulent Spring: Europe and the US Face Temperature Swings and Storms

For weeks now, unseasonably warm temperatures have settled across much earlier than anticipated.

A Possible Early Start for the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Originally posted: May 15, 2018

Weather patterns are always changing, we will continue to monitor these storms using TropicsWatch  and update this post with new information....

Weather Forecasts Strengthened by Mixed Reality

Ragnvald Moberg, VP of Media at StormGeo, discusses where he sees the media industry heading, including how weather broadcasts have continuously evolved and the interesting...

The Growing Weather Needs of the Utility Industry

Since the dawn of electricity, utility companies have been battling the weather.

What is the Future for Offshore Wind in the US, Asia and Europe?

We spoke with our Offshore Wind Specialist and thought leader, Anna Hilden, for her insight into the latest changes and advances within the industry, specifically...

Worldwide Weather Update: Intense Snowfall Hits US while Heat Swells Arrive in Europe

In the Great Lakes and upper Mississippi Valley, snow this late in the season is not rare.

Protect Your Hospital From Future Storms

For hospitals and healthcare facilities, one day of weather impacted operations can mean losing millions of dollars.

Nor’easters are not exactly unusual, but a Nor’THREEster (FOUR’easter?) is quite unusual indeed

As the East Coast is undergoing its fourth nor’easter in just three weeks, it’s timely to take a closer look at these legendary storms.

How can weather decision support improve safety and reduce risk for wind farm operators?

Part 3: Accessing a turbine tower from a small vessel is not without risk for the technician, and it is essential that vessel masters get...

How can wind farm operators minimize costs and increase revenue?

Part 2: A well-predicted megawatt hour is worth much more than an ill-predicted megawatt hour on the power markets.

The Safe and Unsafe Semicircles of a Storm

While winter is still raging in the northern hemisphere and summer gradually ending in the southern hemisphere, it is never an inappropriate time to be...

Optimizing wind farm operations with accurate weather forecasts

Top 3 questions about the influence of weather on offshore wind farms, and how you can benefit from accurate weather forecasting

How much impact does weather have on an offshore wind farm?

Part 1: Weather plays an important part in the operations and maintenance of an offshore wind farm, as it determines when you can access the...

Q&A with our Weather Studies Department

There are seemingly countless ways in which weather and other environmental parameters affect the world of shipping.

Manage Costs and Risks With Long-Range Probabilistic Weather Forecasts

A long-term forecast can help companies get a better idea of when wind or solar energy demands will be at their highest, predict energy trading...

Finding your optimal route

Ships sailing the route from the Mediterranean Sea to northern Europe, and vice-versa, face the Bay of Biscay and the decisions for crossing the region...

How StormGeo's Special Vessel team is assisting the Rowegains

StormGeo is helping to support the Rowegians for their transatlantic row.

What You Need to Know About Winter Monsoons

This year however, there is another element to be aware of.

Douglas Sea State 3 – London Arbitration Award

In this case, for which StormGeo provided Optimum Ship Routing, a Voyage Performance Report and follow-up support, the vessel’s description contained the following quote:

"WITHIN THE...

Understanding Tropical Cyclones

Understanding Winds Associated with Tropical Cyclones and the "logic" of tropical cyclone tracks

3 Steps for Minimizing the Effects of Weather-Induced Power Outages

There are many reasons for this.

The Panama Canal: Will You Need Just-in-Time Arrival?

Construction of the Panama Canal

The Panama Canal is one of mankind’s great achievements, as it was created in a time when such construction projects relied...

Overcome 3 Common Mistakes in Your Preparedness Strategy

Though most businesses have a preparedness strategy in place, these strategies are particularly vulnerable to complacency.

Make Sure Your Small Business Stands Tall When Weather Bears Down

More than three months after the storm’s initial destruction, many business owners are still trying to find their feet, paying recovery expenses out of their...

New tools and technology for the offshore industry

Taken from Offshore Magazine, February 2017

Mooring efficiencies today are highly dependent on providing answers with engineering data and response forecasting crucial to ensuring that the...

Vulnerability Assessments: Poke Holes Beforehand So Nothing Falls Through

Unexpected events have a way of shining a bright light on a business’s greatest deficiency.

Prepare Your Business for Weather Disasters

We often overlook the risks associated with events of any magnitude until they arrive, but consider what a lack of preparedness could engender.

Prepare Your Company And Supply Chain For Hazardous Weather

Unsurprisingly, natural disasters carry heavy financial burdens. Research done for the “Annual Disaster Statistical Review” in 2013 shows these occurrences cost the U. S.

Supporting Employees Is the Most Important Part of Emergency Planning

Emergency weather planning is important for business.

Three Tips for Countering Human Error When Weather Shuts Your Facility Down

If a business has never been through a weather disaster, management and employees might not believe it until they see it or downplay the effects...

Weather Technology May Be the Key to Winter Productivity

Try as you might, you can't stop Mother Nature.

How Analyzing Weather Data Can Benefit Your Project Deadlines

Missed deadlines happen—sometimes, it’s unavoidable.

StormGeo Winter Webinar

If you missed it earlier this month, StormGeo hosted its first webinar: "Winter is Coming; 5 Tips to Ensure Safe and Efficient routes this Winter.

Four Ways Leadership Can Prepare Facilities for Weather Disruptions

If not, there is the very real risk for huge revenue losses, crippling facility damage, staff and operational turmoil, and compromised customer service, all of...

Hurricane Matthew Aftermath: Two Stories that Affected Coastal Routings

However, the problem may not just be the next port that a ship is going to, but it could be 2-3 ports down the line...

Connected Ships & Cyber security

The connected ship is something we all know is moving forward with a great deal of momentum.

Emergency Weather Preparedness: Lessons from Hurricane Hermine

As it lingered in the Atlantic and threatened the Jersey Shore, Gov. Chris Christie declared a state of emergency.

The Winter Monsoons

An example of this can be seen on the voyages up from Singapore to China/Korea/Japan, where the delays during a voyage can be extensive without...

The Engine of the StormGeo data flow

The group’s data scientists’ main responsibilities include downloading global model data from various sources, running and developing in-house models and converting incoming data to formats...

Special Considerations during Tropical Storm Season

The challenge of providing advice to avoid severe weather conditions leads to more time consuming voyages and in depth report analysis keep staff busy.

3 Ways Customized Weather Solutions Pay Off for Businesses

Companies do this even when stakes are high, relying on free weather apps and TV forecasts to track storms in their areas, thinking they’re saving...

Ship Routing: Winter in the Southern Hemisphere Affects Trade Routes

As the madness of the winter season turns its attention from the northern hemisphere to the southern hemisphere, we expect to see changing weather that can...

Prepare Your Hospital For Tornado Season

In this guest post, Scott Jeffries, industry manager of onshore corporate services for a provider of professional weather services, provides advice on key areas for...

How Hospitals Create Unbreakable Supply Chains During Storms

And while hospitals are required to be stocked and self-sufficient for up to 96 hours, that doesn't mean all of those supplies are on site.

The Financial Impacts of Severe Weather on Utility Companies

The financial impact of severe weather on utility companies is a major point that utility companies consider.

How Utility Companies Can Address Growing Energy Demands

However, that increased use comes with a caveat.

How to Weather a Potential Business Storm Using Data

Rightfully so, weather factors into how we approach these subjects.

A Tale of Two Storms

In this video, StormGeo's Chris Hebert discusses:

The path of two back-to-back hurricanes & damage statistics (to date)
How StormGeo beat out the National Hurricane Center (NHC)...

Predicting Marine Fog Means Fewer Shut-Downs for Refineries

This type of fog can impact ports all around the world, at just about any time of year, as is the case in San Francisco...

Don't Let the Next Weather-Related Outage Leave You Light on Recourse

Whether it’s sending executives to travel abroad or trying to not to strand employees due to facility breakdowns, Target uses advanced weather technology and other...

Route Spotlight

A series of very intense storms have swept across the North Atlantic Ocean during the first half of this year bringing periods of strong gale...

Puerto Rico's ECA Zone

On 01 January 2014 a new evolution in the North American Emission Control Area (ECA) came into force.

A Guide to Hurricane Terminology

ACE is an acronym for Accumulated Cyclone Energy. This is a measure used to express the combined duration and strength of tropical cyclones.

Practical Guidance for the UN Global Compact Sustainable Ocean Principles

The UN Global Compact has, in collaboration with StormGeo along with 300 other stakeholders, developed the Sustainable Ocean Principles to promote the well-being of the...

Fog Forecasting Service

Imagine having as much as 120 hours to reschedule incoming supplies and outgoing product, or avoiding a shut-down because of the foresight to clear warehouses...

[Webinar] Why You Need More Than a Simple Weather Forecast

Watch the webinar to learn about the tools you need to strategically respond to weather’s effect on your operations.

StormGeo Shipping launches s-Planner Publications

An evolution of the successful NaviTab, s-Planner | Publications is a flexible solution that enables customers to have access to NaviTab software from a Windows...