With over 200 million ground strikes last year, and over 2 billion globally, lightning, on average, causes 20-30 fatalities and over 200 injuries annually in the U.S.
AccuWeather, recognized and documented as the most accurate and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, recently acquired the AccuWeather Lightning Network™. The network and planned enhancements will enable the company to offer real-time lightning detection services that further advance safety and preparedness.
The data will be available on premier data marketplaces, including Snowflake and Databricks .
>> Learn how AccuWeather's SkyGuard® Severe Weather Warnings can help your business better prepare for lightning and all severe weather threats.
This strategic initiative underscores AccuWeathe