Weather & Climate Resources

Spire’s data assimilation breakthrough enhances weather forecast accuracy with GNSS-R

Published November 21, 2024

Empowering utilities, logistics, and energy trading sectors with more accurate high-resolution forecasts thanks to Spire’s satellite-derived ocean wind speed observations — and three exceptional women in the field of data assimilation.

Semi-truck in the supply chain transporting goods on a winter highway during a snow storm

Will your business be ready for La Niña's impact this winter?

Published November 8, 2024

As meteorological winter approaches on December 1, businesses have just weeks to brace for the season’s unique challenges.

Trucks removing tons of sand from Bonita Beach Florida after Hurricane Milton Storm surge and flood

Behind the forecast: How Spire predicted Hurricane Milton’s landfall with unmatched accuracy

Published October 23, 2024

Spire’s High-Resolution Forecast model accurately predicted Hurricane Milton’s landfall location south of Tampa Bay with more than three days of advanced notice.

Flooded street from Hurricane Helene in Greenville South Carolina

What role did soil moisture play in Hurricane Helene’s devastating floods?

Published October 16, 2024

As Hurricane Helene barreled toward the Gulf Coast, an often-overlooked factor had already primed the southern Appalachians for disaster: saturated soil.

How Spire’s High-Resolution Forecast provided businesses early insights ahead of Hurricane Helene

Published October 4, 2024

Two-thirds of Spire’s High-Resolution Forecasts within three days of Hurricane Helene’s landfall accurately predicted its landfall location within 25 miles.

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.

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.

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.

A view of a hurricane forming from space with the clouds circling around

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.

Fire fighting helicopter carry water bucket to extinguish forest fire

Economic impacts of escalating weather disasters

Published June 28, 2024

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

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