Direct, intelligent access to the world’s leading lightning network.
Introducing Lightning Threats
Harness threat zones up to 60 minutes before lightning is forecasted to occur for advanced decision-making with our all-new lightning threats endpoint.
Powered by Vaisala's global lightning network, our Lightning Add-On provides AerisWeather subscribers with access to our world-class lightning data and pairs seamlessly with your existing subscription*.
*An active AerisWeather subscription is required to access the Lightning Add-On.
The Vaisala global detection network provides reliable lightning information with unsurpassed location accuracy across land and sea, even in the most remote areas beyond the range of radars and satellites. Trusted by 80% of national meteorological lightning teams and the US National Weather Service and Federal Aviation Administration, the network is unmatched in quality, accuracy, and coverage.
The AerisWeather Lightning Add-On works in tandem with your existing AerisWeather subscription providing access to all lightning endpoints and mapping layers. Data and maps can be integrated directly or via a suite of SDKs, leveraging our robust documentation and wizards.
Boasting a complete dataset ranging from 2016 through to real-time, forecast threat regions, and insightful strike metrics, the Lightning Add-On enables developers to trigger alerts, train machine learning models, and visualize threat areas. Leverage the power of lightning to solve your unique business challenges.
Flash data - think each and every “flash” of lightning, weather in the clouds (cloud-to-cloud, or CC) or a ground strike (cloud-to-ground, or CG) - in summary format to display or convey lightning pulse density data.
Builds on Flash features for those looking for data on individual lightning strikes, including the specific location and lightning type – cloud-to-ground or cloud-to-cloud/intracloud – for the region of your choice.
A global weather API to power all of your business needs, from the basic to the most complex weather-influenced solutions.
A powerful and flexible mapping platform, with a variety of weather layers, for integration with your custom application.
High-quality vector-based weather data, imagery, and visualizations for your applications and custom solutions.
Real-time weather data and alerts delivered directly to you.
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