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At Xweather First this November, Scott Mackaro, Ph.D., CPC is speaking on where weather forecasting is headed. Weather forecasting is an imperfect science, but it will not stay that way for long. As forecasts get sharper, the math changes for every team making decisions around weather: pricing risk, protecting infrastructure, planning operations. Join us in Charleston for two days of keynotes, demos, and small-group networking with the people building what's next in weather forecasting. Register today - link in comments.

For millions of years, animals have sensed what we cannot: the drop in pressure, the change in the air, the storm forming hours away. With Xweather, that same advantage is now available to the businesses that want to be first to know.

At Xweather First this November, Lucas Joppa, sustainability & AI lead at Haveli Investments, is keynoting on Economic and environmental AI: making climate data investable, turning weather intelligence into ROI. How do you turn climate data into real economic value? That's the question Lucas's talk tackles. He brings perspective from both the science and the investment sides, which makes the keynote useful for anyone making capital, risk, or operational calls where weather is a factor. Early-bird tickets 30% off through June. Register today - link in comments.

𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 2026 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 10𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 1981. A 19-day warm stretch from April 1–19 dominated the month, ranking as the 7th warmest such period on record from a continental PWHDD perspective. A few highlights: Madrid hit 28.2°C, Paris 26.4°C, London 26.1°C, and Amsterdam 21.0°C. Amsterdam’s reading was its warmest April 9th in records going back to 1951. Warmest April on record (since 1981) for Madrid, Barcelona, Toulouse, Turin, Genoa, and Milan. Notable finishes for Nice (2nd), Valencia (2nd), Nantes (3rd), Lyon (5th), Paris (6th), and Marseille (7th). Southwest France and north-central Spain ran 4°+ above normal. Dry conditions gripped France and the UK: Paris logged its 3rd driest April on record (5.9 mm), with London and Marseille each at their 4th driest. Wetter weather stayed confined to southwest Scandinavia and the southern Balkans (Athens: 7th wettest since 1981).

Don't miss Xweather First — the must-attend event for anyone whose operations are affected by weather. Join Lee Huffman along with experts from NOAA, NVIDIA, AWS, and more to learn how to bring real-time weather intelligence into your business workflows. Secure your spot - link in comments.

1 in 3 US wind turbines was struck by lightning in 2025. And the number hit four or more times jumped 32% compared to 2024. Hans Loewenheath breaks down the numbers behind the US wind industry's $100M lightning problem in kWh Analytics's newly released Solar Risk Assessment 2026. Get the report - link in comments.

Charleston rewards those who go beyond the obvious. For those joining Xweather First on November 4–5, our team put together a curated city guide of favorite spots, scenic drives, and first-timer tips we wish we'd had. Inside: insider picks, weekend itineraries, six drives within an hour of the city, things worth knowing, and the practical notes you'll want on hand. Dig in - link in comments.

Xweather First brings together leaders from NOAA, AWS, NVIDIA, and more for keynotes on the latest needle-moving advances in weather forecasting, bankable climate data, and AI-enabled control systems. Discover the agenda and register: link in comments

Xweather First meets you where weather shapes your work: across energy operations, financial risk, and the science behind it all. Two days packed with opportunities to walk away knowing exactly how to apply weather intelligence to your operations. Charleston, SC, November 4–5, 2026 Register today: link in comments

November 4–5, in Charleston, SC, is when leading teams come to see what's coming next. Xweather First brings two days of workshops, demos, and networking designed to turn weather intelligence into a tangible edge for your operations. If your work is touched by weather (and it is), this is the room to be in. Register now: https://buff.ly/t4QkzGl