AccuWeather exclusively gives more advance notice, superior decision-making value ahead of raging Texas wildfire
Summary
AccuWeather provided more advance notice and accurate forecasts, allowing businesses to make better decisions when wildfires rapidly spread in Canadian, Texas.
Key Highlights
AccuWeather meteorologists delivered more than 4 hours of advance notice before the Smokehouse Creek fire impacted client assets.
This exclusive advance notice surpassed warnings from the government and all other sources by almost 3 hours, giving clients additional valuable time to prepare and take action.
Anticipated a sharp wind shift accurately, predicting changes in the fire's direction and speed, providing unparalleled detail and actionability.
When wildfires threatened businesses and communities in the Texas Panhandle on Feb. 27, 2024, AccuWeather's expert meteorologists stood out by providing better information and superior decision-making support than any other source. AccuWeather’s experts delivered the most accurate, actionable, and localized forecasts, helping clients better understand the fire’s spread and impact amid the rapidly expanding inferno. This crucial information allowed clients to move people and assets out of harm’s way and potentially saved numerous lives and tens of millions of dollars in property damage.
An AccuWeather customer directly impacted by the fire thanked our meteorologists for their excellent forecast, which allowed them to move people and assets to safety, avoid a potential catastrophe, and enable the customer to stage recovery operations at a safe distance. The AccuWeather customer highlighted the service's consultation aspect as being especially valuable in this situation since there was very little information from emergency management, government, and other sources outside of AccuWeather's excellent insights about how the customer might be impacted.
AccuWeather’s Advance Warning:
AccuWeather's commitment to providing advance warnings was vital in helping clients navigate the rapidly evolving situation.
- AccuWeather meteorologists delivered more than 4 hours of advance notice before the Smokehouse Creek fire impacted client assets near Canadian, TX.
- This exclusive advance notice surpassed warnings from the government and all other sources by almost 3 hours, giving clients additional valuable time to prepare and take action.
- Anticipated a sharp wind shift accurately, predicting changes in the fire's direction and speed, providing better detail and actionability.
AccuWeather’s Accurate Forecasts:
AccuWeather’s accurate forecasts allowed clients to prepare better for the fire’s rapid spread to protect their people and property.
- AccuWeather's localized forecasts were the most accurate and actionable during the wildfire crisis.
- Expert meteorologists provided frequent updates and highlighted critical information about the fire's dynamics and weather conditions.
- Clients could make informed decisions to protect lives and assets, potentially saving lives and preventing significant property damage.
AccuWeather SkyGuard® Service:
AccuWeather SkyGuard® Severe Weather Warning Service protects people and facilities in emergencies, communicated instantly with a high level of accuracy through multiple channels and methods of dissemination, all customized to the client’s needs. SkyGuard warnings provide the most accurate, proactive notification of impending threats to specific locations when severe weather threatens human lives, facilities, or business operations – 24/7, 365 days a year. AccuWeather’s team of expert meteorologists develop SkyGuard warnings specifically for the severe weather threats and locations that matter to each individual client, including tornadoes, hail, flooding, ice, black ice, high winds, lightning, and much more. SkyGuard warnings are backed by always on-call expert consultants to help businesses and institutions make early, actionable decisions.
AccuWeather's SkyGuard Severe Weather Warning Service is not just about forecasts; it's about building partnerships and communication with clients to ensure safety, reduce risk, and make the best-informed decisions when every minute counts. One of the offerings of AccuWeather's SkyGuard Severe Weather Warning Service is Wildfire Proximity Alerts. Wildfires can travel at speeds of up to 14 mph, nearly twice that of the average runner. Fire safety and evacuation procedures are critical closest to the time of ignition, and wildfire proximity alerts can make all the difference when minutes matter. AccuWeather’s Wildfire Proximity Alerts are delivered as soon as fire is detected within miles of a client’s asset location(s).
Contact us today to learn more about how AccuWeather's SkyGuard Warning Service can help you prepare better for wildfires and all weather hazards.
