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Westar Energy
Based on advanced forecasts, Westar Energy, located in Wichita, Kansas, knew they were not going to be impacted by a massive ice storm, but the neighboring
state of Oklahoma would be. Westar sent crews to Oklahoma ahead of the storm so they could be available to help restore power and make repairs.
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A Stop in Time Saves Train
A Kansas City Southern train near Roodhouse, Illinois was stopped when our meteorologists forecasted a tornado would cross the track ahead of the train. By
stopping the train, based on our warning, Kansas City Southern was keeping the train out of harm's way.
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Avoidable Tragedies
The Camrose, Alberta stage collapse occurred at the Big Blue Valley Jamboree August 1 with one person killed and 75 injured. WeatherData had been tracking a storm for our client, Navistar, in nearby Edmonton. We provided 32 minutes advance warning to Navistar of 100km/hour (60 mph) wind gusts and cloud to ground lightning. We would have provided at least as much warning for the Camrose area.
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Nothing Happened! Thank Goodness
On July 8, 2009, WeatherData began service for Ferromex, the largest railroad in Mexico. Sixteen days later, the service proved its value many times over. In this case, it is what didn't occur that is newsworthy.
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'Cat'astrophe Avoided
At 4:27pm, June 12, 2009, the Caterpillar, Inc. plant in Southaven, Mississippi received a SkyGuard® tornado warning from WeatherData Services, Inc. The warning was valid from 4:40 until 5:10pm. The people of Caterpillar knew that the WeatherData warning had given them 13 precious minutes to implement their safety plan.
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Dangerous Downbursts
WeatherData, a leader in the field of downburst warnings, warned our Dallas based client about high winds, twenty minutes in advance and 16 minutes in advance of the NWS warning.
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The Paul Revere of Rivers
When severe flooding struck the central US in April 2009, many were caught unaware by its speed and severity. But clients of Weather knew to prepare three days before the rains arrived.
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The Costs of Unnecessary False Alarms
WeatherData helps our clients prevent chaos, disruption, and loss of productivity involved with false alarms and unnecessary warnings.
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23 Hours of Saving Lives
During a 23-hour period beginning 5pm Eastern time, March 7, 2009, a series of tornadoes – moving at interstate highway speeds – sped across America’s heartland. Here are the stories of how we saved lives and money for our clients.
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Midnight Tornado in Georgia
At 12:45 a.m., February 19, 2009, WeatherData issued a tornado warning for the Caterpillar facility in Thomasville, Georgia. Government warnings for the facility were not issued until 11 minutes later at 12:56 a.m. We gave our client an extra 11 minutes to prepare before the tornado arrived.
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Clemson University Heeds Tornado Warning issued by WeatherData
Clemson officials activate campus tornado sirens and emergency protocols after receiving site-specific tornado warning, "the tornado will pass very close to, if not over, the campus...", from WeatherData
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Union Pacific Derailment Prevented - Lives Saved
A customized flash flood warning issued for Union Pacific prompts inspector to check tracks. Upon inspection Union Pacific finds the track is washed out. They immediately reroute their trains to avoid derailment.
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The Disaster That Wasn’t
The tornado that destroyed Caterpillar’s Oxford, Mississippi plant “could have been the most severe crisis in Caterpillar’s history”, according to the Wall Street Journal. WeatherData issued the only tornado warning for the plant and helped save lives.
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Saving Lives is What We Do
WeatherData is proud of the role we played in saving lives in Greensburg including: Storm Chasers using our exclusive Storm Hawk technology, television stations using the radar and Storm Hawk reports with the on-air WeatherData SelectWarn system, and our meteorologists issuing a tornado warning for Union Pacific allowing them 43 minutes of advanced notice.
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Hurricane Force Winds on The Way
WeatherData issues a high wind warning for our clients 17 minutes before the winds occurred, allowing our clients time to prepare. Government sources issued their warning 4 minutes before the storm arrived – not enough time to get everyone to shelter.
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Keeping Athletes Safe
When officials at Florida State University wanted to keep their athletes, fans and staff safe, they needed a “world-class” solution. So, FSU turned to WeatherData’s SkyGuard lightning warning service.
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Don't Take Our Word For It
Hear what our clients have to say about WeatherData!
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Advance Warning Allows Manufacturing Client to Prepare for Tornado
WeatherData provided our manufacturing client a site-specific tornado warning when no other warnings were issued for the location of the plant. Our warning gave the client time to prepare and ensure the safety of their employees before the plant took a direct hit from the tornado.
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Customized, Industry-Specific Tornado Warning Aids Railroad Client
WeatherData provided 32 minutes of advanced warning using geographic references specific to our railroad client. At 5:36 pm a tornado swept across the railroad's main line, causing minor damage-but no injuries.
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Union Pacific Avoids Flood Damage, Saves Hundred of Thousands of Dollars
Two full days before heavy rains began, WeatherData notified our clients of the potential risks associated with the approaching storms. WeatherData also kept our client updated as waters began to rise. Our customized warnings and updates allowed Union Pacific to proactively re-route trains to avoid flooded areas.
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Advance, Location-Specific SkyGuard® Warning Prevents Train Derailment
WeatherData's team of meteorologists monitored our railroad client's routes and notified them of areas along the route that were prone to flooding, resulting in track washouts and potential derailments. Our client was able to effectively route trains through unaffected areas without interruption.
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Advance SkyGuard Warning Stops Train Before Greensburg Tornado Strike
At 9:12 pm Union Pacific (UP) received a SkyGuard tornado warning in effect from 9:30 pm - 10 pm for their track-specific points located near Greensburg, KS. This allowed UP dispatchers time to stop a train that was headed straight into the path of the tornado.
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Customer Testimonials
Losing $100,000 every minute that one of our facilities is shut down due to a tornado can be costly. When the government issues a warning for a region or county it is not always pertinent that we shut down. [You] assess our situation specifically and notifies us when to shutdown.
Coupled with our severe weather operating processes, WeatherData's alerts and warnings saved a major derailment and greater damage here!
