On June 29, 2023, a destructive derecho, a cluster of thunderstorms with devastating winds near 100 mph, tore across the Midwest. The storm caused significant damage and power outages across several states. AccuWeather For Business provided companies in the storm's path with more advance notice and accurate forecasts than other weather providers, including the government. The early warning allowed companies to better prepare and keep their employees safer.
AccuWeather's advance notice was crucial in allowing businesses to prepare for the approaching storm.
AccuWeather's forecasts were more detailed and provided businesses with more specific impacts ahead of the derecho.
The storm caused several rollovers on Interstate 57 in Illinois, according to Illinois State Police. Tractor trailers were overturned, and a section of the road was closed for several hours because of downed power lines across the highway. Winds up to 100 mph flattened corn fields in other parts of Illinois.
AccuWeather's precise predictions were instrumental in helping businesses and communities prepare for the storm's potential impact.
Be proactive with AccuWeather's SkyGuard® Warnings, which will deliver site-specific alerts and offer warnings well before severe weather hits, giving you much-needed time to be prepared.
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