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Dust storms have emerged as a pressing environmental issue affecting various regions worldwide, and the United States is no exception to this phenomenon.

Hail Storms of “Hail Alley”.

August 2, 2023

While other weather phenomena often overshadow hail, it can be incredibly harmful — causing millions of dollars in damages to property, people, and landscape alike.

Drought in the American Southwest

July 27, 2023

Droughts have emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges facing our planet. They are one of the costliest, longest-lasting, and farthest-reaching weather phenomena in the world today, making them a grave threat in many sectors.

Polar Vortexes of the East

July 25, 2023

Learn everything there is to know about polar vortexes, which occur when cold air from the Earth's poles enters an area where it's not supposed to.

Tornado of the American Midwest

July 20, 2023

Tornadoes can be some of the most destructive extreme weather events in the world. Though the majority are small and harmless, and span only a few minutes, stronger tornadoes pose grave threats to the areas they pass over, with their high wind speeds capable of leaving a wake of carnage behind them

Hurricanes of the American South

July 17, 2023

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Hurricanes are some of the most well known extreme weather phenomena, and for good reason, they can inflict widespread catastrophic destruction, often billions of dollars in damages, as well as claiming the lives of those who are hit the hardest.

Landslides in the Mountains of the West

July 13, 2023

While Landslides may not first come to mind when thinking about meteorological phenomena, these events are deeply tied to weather. Wind, rain, snow, and heat all play a crucial role in creating the conditions under which a landslide may occur.

Wildfires on the West Coast

July 6, 2023

In recent years, the West Coast of the United States, and California in particular, has become a hot spot for forest fires. This has sparked debate about what causes these fires, how best to fight them and, most importantly, how climate change could make wildfires harder to fight.

Climate and Weather-related disasters in the United States

July 4, 2023

HD Rain is introducing a new series surveying US weather phenomena.

Heat domes

June 29, 2023

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Find out how heat domes are created by high-pressure systems, and how they prevent precipitation and air circulation, causing prolonged temperature peaks.

The data sources

April 20, 2023

Weather forecasting relies on a variety of data sources, which must be accurate and reliable in order to provide relevant information on future weather conditions.

Weather forecasts, their role and importance

April 5, 2023

Weather forecasting has proven to be of critical importance to many aspects of our daily lives, economic activities and government policies.

Analyzing Benefits of Data Analytics to Manage Climate Risk

February 2, 2023

How data analytics can be used to help businesses better manage climate change risks by analyzing historical and current data, as well as proprietary datasets from companies, combined with climatic data projections on extreme weather events.

Examining the Use of Artificial Intelligence to Improve Insurance Strategies for Climate Change

February 1, 2023

In order to stay profitable, insurance companies must understand and plan for the consequences of climate change. Artificial intelligence can assist in this effort by analyzing past events and climatic forecasts.

The Rising Risks of Water Resources and Their Consequences on the Insurance Industry

January 31, 2023

One of the primary risks that insurers are facing is the risks associated with water resources.

Leveraging Technology to Reduce Climate Change Risk in the Insurance Industry

January 24, 2023

To prepare for potentials risks, insurers are nowadays, looking to technology to help them better manage climate-related risks and reduce their exposure to potential losses.

Reinsurance and Climate Change: Innovative Solutions

January 19, 2023

Climate change has become a major issue in the world today, and the insurance sector is no exception. In the face of this global challenge, the reinsurance industry is developing new products and services to help mitigate the risk of climate change.

Insurance Companies and Climate Change: A Rising Risk

January 17, 2023

Climate change is a growing concern for the insurance industry, as extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe

Can insurance companies continue to cover extreme weather events?

January 10, 2023

Insurance companies must assess the risks posed by extreme weather events and adapt their premiums accordingly, as these events can have a major impact on their profitability.

The rising cost of extreme weather events

January 5, 2023

Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and more intense, causing staggering economic losses and disruption to people, assets and economies.

The power of Good and Precise Weather Data

January 3, 2023

In developed countries, insurance is often taken for granted. But in many parts of the world, access to insurance products can be limited.

Wind, sun, water… and insurance

December 20, 2022

In its latest forecast, the IEA forecasts a 2.400 GW growth of renewable energy capacity over 2022-2027. The energy mix is transforming, renewables reaching 38% by 2027.

Will it snow for Christmas?

December 19, 2022

It's a question we all ask every year: will it snow for Christmas? It is a special moment that many of us look forward to, so why does it only happen sometimes?

Is a troll about to disrupt the European energy system?

December 9, 2022

A cold blast, dubbed the Troll from Trondheim, is hitting the northern part of Europe this week, sending temperatures below 0°C and as a result putting a toll on the energy system.

Weather & energy: it’s time to make cities smarter

November 3, 2022

By 2050, 7 out of 10 people will live in urban areas. As a result, infrastructures become more dense and complicated. Making cities smarter to mitigate the effects of climate change is crucial.

Water and fire: protecting people & assets from extreme weather

October 18, 2022

In a changing climate characterized by extreme weather events, early warning is essential to protect people and assets as much as possible and to mitigate hazards.

The symbiotic relation of sun and plants

October 6, 2022

Both agriculture and solar energy have in common the need for a large footprint and they sometimes compete on land use. Except when they don’t and manage to create synergies with a technology called agrivoltaism.

Op-ed: A hell of a summer or hell in a summer?

October 4, 2022