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Meet the team behind Spire's innovative cloud analysis and ingestion system enhancing the accuracy of its High-Resolution Forecast

Published September 17, 2024

In the fast-evolving world of weather prediction, Spire Weather & Climate has taken a significant leap forward with its recent advancements in High-Resolution Forecasting.

Not all AIS data is equal: How to identify and ensure AIS data quality

Published September 3, 2024

Originally designed as an anti-collision tool, the Automatic Identification System (AIS) has, over the past two decades, evolved into a comprehensive data collection and analysis system.

Spire’s innovative new satellites are designed to enhance soil moisture monitoring

Published August 19, 2024

Advancements in satellite technology are continuously reshaping our ability to monitor environmental variables that are critical to understanding and adapting to climate change.

Why the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season could be one for the record books

Published August 15, 2024

Business interests in the US and Caribbean should brace for an active to hyperactive peak hurricane season.

A Spire analysis: Tracking the impacts of a hurricane using Soil Moisture Insights

Published August 7, 2024

As we delve into how hurricanes affect soil moisture, using Hurricane Beryl as a case study, it’s crucial to understand the transformative power of advanced weather insights.

Peak wildfire season ahead in US: When and where will conditions be most active?

Published August 6, 2024

As summer continues, wildfires are becoming a more pressing risk for communities and businesses across the United States, especially across western portions of the contiguous US and Hawai’i.

Harnessing ADS-B data for smarter drone risk assessment strategies

Published July 24, 2024

Drones are reshaping industries from logistics to surveillance, necessitating stringent safety measures as they navigate low-altitude airspace densely populated with manned aircraft.

Satellite view of a hurricane above the atlantic

Spire’s High-Resolution Forecast gave customers an edge on Hurricane Beryl

Published July 23, 2024

Customers using the Spire High-Resolution Forecast had three days of advanced notice to prepare for Hurricane Beryl’s Texas landfall location and impacts.

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Record-breaking Cyclone Freddy: What can businesses learn from this event?

Published July 16, 2024

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has officially confirmed that Tropical Cyclone Freddy was the longest-lasting tropical cyclone on record, with an unprecedented 36 days of activity as a tropical storm or higher.

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Economic impacts of escalating weather disasters

Published June 28, 2024

Mitigating the financial and operational risks of climate change-fueled extreme weather.

Struck by danger: Understanding lightning risks at worksites and outdoor events

Published June 26, 2024

A deep dive into lightning fatalities in the United States and the risks facing businesses, workers, and event organizers underscores the importance of preparedness and risk mitigation.

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Maritime insurance and compliance: 4 reasons to validate AIS positions

Published June 26, 2024

The problem of vessel spoofing for the maritime insurance industry and the 4 reasons to validate AIS positions: risk assessment, fraud prevention, regulatory compliance, and claims verification.

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Mapping tornado hotspots: The world’s most active regions and why

Published June 14, 2024

Tornadoes are one of nature’s most destructive weather phenomena.

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