DTN Launches First Hurricane Forecasting Tool That Captures Full Range of Threats
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- DTN, a global leader in data, analytics, and technology solutions serving agriculture, energy, and weather-sensitive industries, today announced the launch of the Hurricane Threat Index. It is the first forecasting tool to expand risk assessment and communication beyond traditional wind speed to include wind damage, storm surge, extreme rainfall, flooding and tornadic activity. The multi-factor index enables companies and communities within the radius of impact to make more confident preparedness and response decisions up to seven days before landfall.
The DTN Hurricane Threat Index is the first forecasting tool to capture the full range of hurricane threats, including wind damage, storm surge, extreme rainfall, flooding, and tornadic activity
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"Hurricanes are multi-hazard events but have only been assessed on a single-hazard scale until today," said Renny Vandewege, General Manager of Weather and Climate Intelligence at DTN. 'The Hurricane Threat Index gives our customers a more complete picture of the weather threats relevant to their operations and location so that they can confidently take appropriate measures before impact.'
Last year Hurricane Helene punctuated the complexity of tropical storm risks. It made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in Florida's Big Bend region with significant wind damage, but the most catastrophic impacts occurred in western North Carolina after Helene weakened to a tropical storm.
In this scenario the DTN Hurricane Threat Index would have highlighted both regions with an equivalent severity rating of seven; recognizing that while the causes of disruption differed, the impact severity was comparable.
'At DTN, we constantly invest in cutting-edge technology, AI-driven analytics, and customer-centric solutions that empower businesses to make confident operational decisions,' Vandewege noted. 'The Hurricane Threat Index is another advancement in how we help our customers plan, prepare and reduce the risks that threaten their operations, assets and safety.'
The DTN Hurricane Threat Index is available to all DTN customers who depend on accurate and reliable tropical storm forecasts beginning with the 2025 hurricane season.
DTN is a global leader in data, analytics and technology providing trusted operational intelligence to businesses with complex supply chains. Our proprietary insights help organizations in agriculture, energy, and weather-sensitive industries optimize decision-making, improve efficiency, and drive profitability. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Utrecht, Netherlands, DTN operates globally with more than 1,200 employees dedicated to empowering businesses with unparalleled data-driven solutions.
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