ATLANTA, Jan. 29,
2024 /PRNewswire/ --
BACKGROUND:
Weather is changing at a rapid pace and
continues to have a significant impact on society; in the last few
years alone, the U.S. has seen record hurricane intensity, winter
storms and tornadoes occurring later or earlier than seasonal
norms, and extreme heat waves, drought and flooding across the
country. Making sure people can stay ahead of and be prepared for
increasingly erratic weather conditions is critical. The Weather
Company, which includes The Weather Channel app and weather.com,
can speak to how weather will impact you in 2024.
Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9130951-ibm-the-weather-company-2024-impact/
As the climate continues to change, both consumers and
businesses need insights to make it easy for people to find what
they are looking for and help them make more confident decisions
based on the forecast headed their way. In addition to providing
forecasts from the world's most accurate forecaster, who can help
translate what it means for real people, including additional
insights at a granular level about weather's impact on overall
health and well-being. Especially critical during threats of severe
weather, relevant and personalized information shows up quickly to
users in impacted locations to help them stay safe and informed.
The Weather Company leverages leading weather science and emerging
technology like AI to paint a 360-degree picture of how weather
phenomena impact daily life, from pollen count to polar vortex.
The Weather Channel is the world's most downloaded weather app,
one of America's most trusted brands, the world's leading weather
provider, and the world's most accurate forecaster.
For more information, please visit:
www.weather.com
MORE ABOUT DAN LEONARD:
Dan Leonard is a senior meteorologist at The
Weather Company, an IBM (NYSE: IBM) Business. With over 20 years of
experience, Dan is an established leader in the energy forecasting
industry, offering his expertise to commodity traders, power
companies and hedge fund managers. Dan is a regular contributor to
several TV networks, including CNBC where he has been dubbed
"Wall Street's Weatherman" for his insights on the economic impact
of extreme weather events. Based in Andover, Massachusetts, Dan received a
bachelor's degree not only in atmospheric sciences and meteorology
from University of Massachusetts
Lowell, but also in economics from College of the Holy Cross. His unique educational
background in both atmospheric science and economics has allowed
him to bridge the gap between the financial and meteorological
worlds.
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