Extreme weather has a profound impact both on our daily lives as well as industry. Being able to be forewarned of possibly disruptive weather conditions can be vital in both planning and safety.  OpenWeather offers a selection of weather alert solutions, giving you exactly the information you need, when you need it, for any global location.

SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems are now an essential element for managing and monitoring large-scale industrial processes, and often form the backbone of critical infrastructure and industrial processes. These systems provide user-friendly screens, giving operators a complete overview of their system, allowing them to remotely control equipment, change settings, and react quickly to any issues.

Chemical facilities are an essential part of the global manufacturing landscape, creating the raw materials crucial to our daily lives. However, they also carry inherent risks. Accidental chemical releases can have devastating consequences for workers, surrounding communities, and the environment.

Located between the Greenland Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean lies a captivating nation that is world renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, glaciers, volcanoes, geysers, and waterfalls. A land that is constantly being shaped by the forces of nature, with new geographic features emerging almost on a daily basis.

Over the years, weather forecasting has transformed from an art based on folklore and intuition to a science driven by complex models and advanced observations. At the heart of this evolution stands the Met Office, a British institution with a rich history that laid the foundations of modern meteorology. 

In our latest blog post, we will take a brief look at the rich and fascinating history of the Met Office who is celebrating 170 years of weather innovation.

The arrival of Spring, seen by many around the world as a time for hope, spans many areas of our lives. From weather and farming, to planning holidays, and starting those New Year plans and ideas, spring is a global phenomenon that never loses its fascination. One study even suggested that the increased daylight hours that spring brings has the added benefit of reducing crime levels.

In our latest blog post we will take a closer look at the retail sector. We will examine how weather affects our shopping habits, and the crucial role that understanding the past, present and future weather can play in helping reduce risks, while increasing sales and customer satisfaction.

In our latest blog post we will explore the creative approaches that some of the world’s cities are using to build resilient and pleasant environments for people (and perhaps horses) to live.

 Fog is one of the most dramatic, yet serene weather phenomena as it normally only exists when there is a lack of wind. 

The OpenWeather Road Risk API with increased product coverage and historic data.