When the skies darken, and the winds start howling, communities need more than hope—they need actionable insights to weather the storm. Enter Synoptic, a leader in global weather data solutions, making waves with its groundbreaking application interface, dashboards, and Notifications service. These tools aren’t just about data; they’re about equipping people to make life-saving decisions in the face of unpredictable weather.
Weather Data that Works for You
Imagine this: A wildfire threatens a community, and emergency teams are notified instantly about changing wind speeds that could shift the blaze. With a smart tool that can analyze weather data from tracking stations in real time, moments like these are more manageable. With real-time alerts tailored to specific needs, Synoptic can help teams act fast and smart.
Synoptics President and CEO Ashish Raval said the company’s mission “is to give communities the tools they need to turn weather challenges into manageable situations, by transforming raw weather data into actionable insights, we’re empowering people to protect lives and infrastructure.”
A Commitment to Community
To demonstrate its commitment to improving public safety, Synoptic is a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC), meaning it’s committed to community impact rather than just its bottom line. It taps into one of the world’s largest data sets, making the information available to its users when they need it most. The tools and dashboards are customizable to the language needs of its users, be they weather enthusiasts, concerned individuals, or emergency response teams. Users who rely on Synoptic know that as a PBC it prioritizes benefitting the societies it serves and not just its investors’ pockets.
Not Just Theoretical: Crisis Responders Lack the Resources that Synoptic can Provide
When Hurricane Ian struck Florida in 2022, emergency managers faced challenges deploying crews to the hardest struck areas. With real-time alerts paired with historical storm data they could have expedited the process and ensured the most efficient use of resources.
When wildfires strike the western United States each year, fire crews are constantly adapting to rapidly evolving conditions. Leveraging institutional data is key to predicting the fire’s next move and protecting vulnerable communities.
Synoptic also has infrastructure data that could be used during power outages like those caused in Texas during the winter of 2021. As temperatures dropped, the power grid was overtapped by people heating their homes. Responders needed to be able to consider which areas faced both the harshest weather and the highest likelihood of outages. An integrated tool that considered all of the available data sets in real time would have considerably mitigated the impact of the disruptions.
Turning Data into Action
Synoptic aims to be a lifeline for emergency managers. Be they dispatching crews during hurricanes, tornadoes or floods; monitoring air quality during wildfires to keep the public informed; or leveraging historical data to improve predictions during current events; Synoptic is an ideal tool for monitoring and analyzing how environmental conditions effect the situation on the ground.
Utilities can also use Synoptic to maintain infrastructure reliability and prioritize crew safety during severe weather events. And weather companies can enhance their forecasts with Synoptic’s datasets, delivering more precise predictions to their audiences.
Bridging the Gap Between Complexity and Clarity
Weather data is inherently complex. To those trying to gather insights about rapidly unfolding weather events it can be overwhelming. Synoptic’s magic lies in making complex data simple and actionable. Teams on the ground can receive instant warnings when wind conditions or plummeting temperatures threaten safety. Utilities can protect power lines and restore services more quickly if they have real-time updates on how weather and infrastructure data are interacting. Even weather forecasters can benefit from even more accurate forecasts by utilizing as many datasets as possible. The platform also works with weather enthusiasts and smaller media outlets to provide their high quality tools in return for even more points of weather tracking.
Making a Difference, One Storm at a Time
Climate change is leading to more and more extreme weather events every year. The need for reliable data and real-time analysis has never been greater. The latest technology needs to be taken advantage of in order to give response teams the best chance at success. Making this technology available to as many people as possible is key to empowering people to face an uncertain future with confidence.
From emergency managers to weather enthusiasts, it is up to everyone to prepare for action when the weather turns sour. Actionable data allows for informed decisions during crises. Maximizing the amount of data at the finger tips of decision makers will only bring us closer to a resilient future.
