Company
Date Published
Author
Javier Pérez Trufero
Word count
1074
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Weather data plays a crucial role in understanding the impact of weather conditions on businesses and organizations, as well as the potential risks posed by extreme weather events such as heat waves, droughts, tornadoes, and hurricanes. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has recognized that climate change may lead to changes in the frequency, intensity, and spatial extent of these weather extremes. To mitigate the financial and physical damage risk posed by these changes, businesses need to incorporate premium datasets from Weather Source into their location data stream catalogues, such as past weather data, 10- and 15-day weather forecasts, global climatology data, and real-time data and forecasting tools. These datasets can be used to analyze patterns of extreme weather events, identify errors or gaps in the data, and develop strategies to reduce damage and deaths resulting from future catastrophes. By leveraging Weather Source data and CARTO's location data streams, businesses can better understand the impact of weather on their operations and make informed decisions to minimize risk and optimize logistics, marketing strategy, resource planning, and more.