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Severe weather is the leading cause of power outages in the US, accounting for up to 70% of outages
When the stakes are high, your ability to deliver reliable service, even during severe weather, is non-negotiable. Extended outages, damaged infrastructure, and public backlash are only a few of the issues you face when your operations are impacted by damaging storms, high winds, hurricanes, or extreme temperatures
Inaccurate weather forecasts can lead to unanticipated outages, affecting thousands, even millions of customers and damaging your reputation and resilience.
AccuWeather has a proven track record of Superior Accuracy™ during all severe weather events. More accurate forecasts and more advance notice allow utility companies to better prepare for potential outages, minimizing disruptions and maintaining service reliability.
AccuWeather’s specialized forecasts and warnings, with proven Superior Accuracy™ and often issued further in advance than any other source, will help you be more resilient.
AccuWeather’s specialized forecasts and warnings, with proven Superior Accuracy™ and often issued further in advance than any other source, will help you be more resilient.
37.8% more accurate hurricane landfall intensity forecasts
On average for the 2024 season — enabling utilities to better anticipate grid impact, stage crews earlier, and protect critical infrastructure ahead of landfall.
An average of 16 minutes advance notice for tornadoes
Providing utilities with twice the warning time compared to the National Weather Service, critical for initiating safety protocols, securing substations, and mobilizing response teams before damage occurs.
2X more accurate prediction of snow event start and end times
On average compared to all other known sources, helping utilities optimize crew shifts, restoration planning, and load management during winter weather events.
Demand Forecasting Models
AccuWeather’s specialized forecasts and warnings, with proven Superior Accuracy™ and often issued further in advance than any other source, will help you be more resilient.
Outage Prediction &
Crew Readiness
AccuWeather’s Severe Weather Warning Service provides proactive, location-specific notifications, giving electric utility companies the advance notice needed to better mobilize crews and resources before severe weather strikes.
Infrastructure Protection
AccuWeather’s exclusive AssetReport™ provides utilities with asset-specific reports at risk and important location-specific details, such as how much rain and wind are expected at each asset. These insights enable our electric utility clients to take preemptive measures to better protect their infrastructure.
The data advantage that powers resilience
AccuWeather’s accuracy helps utilities reduce repair costs, improve service reliability, and enhance operational safety.
With proven ROI and reduced downtime, the forecast becomes a strategic asset.
AccuWeather’s electric utility clients have reported that AccuWeather’s services pay for themselves, often more than 10 to 100 times over.
AccuWeather has earned a 97% annual renewal rate, reflecting our client’s trust and satisfaction, including electric utilities.
Consultations with our expert meteorologists 24x7x365 and help with messaging that you can share with your customers.
Integrate forecasting data into your grid
management systems
AccuWeather APIs and data feeds connect platforms — delivering real-time weather data to your control center. Made available in JSON, GeoJSON, map tiles, Snowflake, Databricks, flat files and more, customized to your specific needs.