While the term ‘white Christmas’ sounds self-explanatory- snow on the ground or snowing on Christmas Day- the National Weather Service in the US does have a formal definition of what constitutes a white Christmas, for the purposes of record keeping.
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Deserts conjure images of vast, sun-soaked landscapes such as the Sahara: stretches of sun-drenched sand, scorching temperatures, and scarce water sources.
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Thanksgiving and the upcoming winter holiday season may have a stormy beginning.
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A windstorm, officially named Ciarán by the Met Office in the United Kingdom, is expected to bring very strong and potentially damaging winds and waves across portions of the western European coast Wednesday night and Thursday.
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On October 24th, Hurricane Otis underwent a rapid intensification phase right before hitting the vicinity of Acapulco, Mexico, setting a record for the speed at which the storm strengthened.
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Wind and solar made up 12% of the world’s electricity in 2022.
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Laying out eight key strategies that help logistics and supply chain managers reduce the level of uncertainty and risk as weather-induced catastrophes increase in frequency and intensity around the world.
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In just 12 hours, Typhoon Bolaven quickly transformed into the world’s second most intense storm this year.
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In 2016, a group of seven innovative maritime engineers recognized the emerging digital divide that could impact service quality and industry profitability.
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A comprehensive white paper highlighting the 5 key advancements that are driving forward maritime weather forecasting and its implications on the shipping industry.
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Between the years 2000 and 2021, a total of 1,542 major power outages were attributed to weather-related factors.
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Imagine this: our oceans are not just inert bodies of water; they function as the very “lungs of our planet”.
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The world of weather is a highly chaotic yet also a highly collaborative space. At Spire, we highly value our strategic partnerships with world-leading organizations such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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