Weather-sensitive events can range from entertainment to sports and corporate events. As a result, weather-related safety processes are critical for most event planners and organisers. More sophisticated solutions are available to users through improvements in meteorological technologies. Additionally, increased quality weather forecasts can influence other aspects of sporting and outdoor events planning processes.
Working directly with organisers enables tailor-made forecast solutions for every event. The weather solutions range from current weather conditions during the event to more extended forecasts assisting during the planning phase. In addition, this service can assist to:
Weather Forecast
Site-specific extended weather outlook, as well as high-resolution 3-day forecasts for short-term planning
Storm Forecasts and alerts
Warning and alerts of approaching storms (buffer zone adaptable)
Lightning
Lightning warnings and alerts (buffer zone and proximity adaptable)
Specialised Impact Forecasts
Specific event impact-based forecasts issued by operational forecasts (24/7)
Seasonal Forecasts
Temperature and rainfall outlook for the next 3-months
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Climate Change Reference Atlas (CCRA) |
Provide a Hyperlink: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/climatechangeatlas https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/extremeclimateindices
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Additional Information |
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Data Type |
NC, Shapefiles, Jpeg |
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File Format |
Shapefiles, Jpeg |
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Frequency |
5 years cycle |
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Thematic Application Area/ Target Market |
· All Sectors |
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Coverage |
National, Provincial and municipality |
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Dissemination Channels |
Product reports are available on the website. Raw data for further value add are available upon request and commercial terms |
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Product Benefits/Impact to end – user |
The Climate Change Reference Atlas provides a general impression of climate change scenarios compared to the present climate, at a high resolution of ~4 km. These scenarios are for various periods and emission scenarios and can assist with initial long-term planning for all climate-sensitive sectors. The information can serve as a preparatory phase for more in-depth future scenario research, relevant to a specific sector. |
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Climate Data (CD) |
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Additional Information |
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Data Type |
Text |
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File Format |
MS Excel, MSWord, Pdf |
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File Size |
Request dependant |
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Frequency |
Upon request |
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Thematic Application Area/Target Market |
· All Sectors |
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Coverage |
South Africa |
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Product Benefits/Impact to end – user |
Long-term analysis, understanding of weather and climate of the area, verification of weather conditions in the area. |
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Specialized Lightning Report (SLR) |
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Additional Information |
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Data Type |
Text or Excel |
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Data Formant |
Report PDF or MSWord |
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File Size |
Small /Medium |
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Frequency |
Upon request |
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Thematic Application Area/Target Market |
· All sectors |
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Coverage |
South Africa |
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Product Benefits/Impact to end – user |
To accurately determine the position and strength of a ground strike. Used to validate insurance claims. |
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Lightning Fault Analysis Report (LFAR) |
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Additional Information |
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Data Type |
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File Format |
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File Size |
Small |
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Frequency |
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Thematic Application Area/Target Market |
· Lightning consultant firms · Insurance |
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Coverage |
South Africa |
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Dissemination Channels |
· Digital Platform |
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Product Benefits/Impact to end – user |
The report is beneficial for users interested in analyzing the lightning strokes potentially responsible for causing damage. The report maps provide properties of all the lightning strokes that has a 99% confidence ellipse intersecting the area of interest. |
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Lightning Ground Flash Density (LGFD) |
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Additional Information |
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Data Type |
ASCII |
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File Format |
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File Size |
Small |
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Frequency |
Annually |
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Thematic Application Area/Target Market |
· Insurance · Lightning consultant firms |
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Coverage |
South Africa |
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Dissemination Channels |
· Digital Platform |
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Product Benefits/Impact to end – user |
Provides the number of lightning flashes per square kilometre on average per year. The product is mainly used to determine lightning prone areas. Insurance companies use the products for risk assessments when setting premiums. It is also used by companies selling lightning protection systems and government department for planning purposes when rolling out lightning rod systems in lightning prone areas. |
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WB42 |
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Product Description |
Summary of the 30-year climate of a specific location in tabular format |
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WB42 – Climate Statistics |
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Additional Information |
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File Format |
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Data Type |
ASCII |
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File Size |
Small |
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Frequency |
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Thematic Application Area/Target Market |
· Construction · Academia · Consulting firms |
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Coverage |
South Africa |
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Dissemination Channels |
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Product Benefits/Impact to end – user |
Long-term climate analysis provides an understanding of the climatology of a specific area. |
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GIS products |
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File Size |
JPEG/GIS shapefiles |
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Frequency |
Small to medium |
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Thematic Application Area/Target Market |
Upon request |
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· All sectors |
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Dissemination Channels |
South Africa |
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Human Discomfort Index (HDI) |
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Additional Information |
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Data Type |
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File Format |
Word, JPEG, PDF, Video |
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File Size |
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Frequency |
On request. This product support the Discomfort Index product issued on SAWS website. |
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Thematic Application Area/Target Market |
· Health Sector · Tourism Sector · Local and national government departments |
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Coverage |
South Africa
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Dissemination Channels |
· SAWS website · Web portal · Mobile Internet based applications · Mobile apps and SMS · News bulletin/letters · Scientific publications |
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Product Benefits/Impact to end – user |
The product provides different levels of discomfort and physiological stress that results when the different DI values are reached. For example, at an index value lower than 21°C no discomfort feeling is experienced by the population, but at an index value equals to or greater than 24°C, over 50% of the population will feel thermal discomfort. As DI values increases, the level of thermal discomfort increases. Thom’s medical emergency classification is reached when the DI value exceeded 32°C.
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