Category: Weather

Recently, container ships have lost over 3,000 containers to bad weather. Mike Eilts, Senior VP – Weather, shows how weather insights can help ships navigate stormy seas.

The weather goes further than knowing what clothes to wear or whether you need to pack an umbrella. If you are a pilot, you know the importance of accurate weather patterns to make the right decisions. The responsibility of meteorological consultants has become increasingly important in the aviation industry. 

In aviation, staying on top of the weather is paramount to passenger, crew safety, and flight completion. Nearly every aviation operation is weather-dependent! Airline and airport de-icing protocols must be clear and actionable in the moment to prevent flight delays, cancellations, and other disruptive events.

It is less than two months into the new year, and California has already experienced nearly four times the number of wildfires as the same time last year. Warm winter weather, strong winds and dry vegetation are to blame for the recent outbreak.

On any given day, approximately one hundred thousand planes are airborne. Who is responsible for ensuring they all get to their destinations safely while avoiding thunderstorms, severe turbulence, and other air hazards? 

Hurricanes are natural disasters that damage our economy with predictable and surprise events. Here is a shortlist of the economic impact of hurricanes.

Outdoor sports seasons are a crucial part of our communities, especially when the growing pandemic concerns mandate outdoor activities over indoor gatherings. Severe weather safety for sports and rec depends on the most accurate weather forecasting available.

Adverse weather impacts everyone, but it takes on special significance on the water. Offshore operations are relatively isolated and susceptible to damage caused by wind and waves. Subscription weather services give you up-to-date information as well as predictions customized to your location and route.

New advances in weather analytics and technology can help ships better navigate heavy weather. Mike Eilts, DTN Senior VP-Weather, spoke with Riviera Maritime about the latest innovation,

Weather has the greatest impact on a helicopter operation’s safety and profitability. Harsh weather, including poor visibility, high winds, and thunderstorms, can damage equipment, reduce flight hours, and all too often lead to personal injury or even death.