by Dax Cochran, on Aug 29, 2018 12:56:30 PM
It is football week here in Oklahoma. To many, this week is the pinnacle of anticipation before your favorite college team, or alma mater plays their first game of the …
Read Storyby Dax Cochran, on Aug 8, 2018 1:52:02 PM
On August 7th, the Phish show at BB&T Pavilion, in Camden, New Jersey, was temporarily disrupted due to lightning strikes within the tolerance of the production team’s weather plan. Having …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Jul 23, 2018 2:23:30 PM
Many people look at radar images and associate bad weather with the bright colors. Most of the time this would be the correct thing to do. However, sometimes it is …
Read Storyby Dax Cochran, on Jul 3, 2018 10:08:40 AM
The Event Safety Summit is an annual gathering of safety-minded event organizations and professionals. Having attended each year since its inception, I strongly encourage any of my colleagues or clients …
Read Storyby Dax Cochran, on Jun 12, 2018 4:15:25 PM
Are you making the trip out to Dover International Speedway in Delaware for Firefly 2018 this week? We want to make sure you are prepared so that you don’t miss …
Read Storyby Renny Vandewege, on May 21, 2018 2:42:59 PM
WeatherOps is proudly assisting the NCAA Division I Golf Men’s & Women’s Championships at Karsten Creek Golf Club, in Stillwater, Oklahoma from May 16-30. Saturday, May 19th provided one of …
Read Storyby Dax Cochran, on May 18, 2018 2:33:37 PM
On Thursday, May 17, the opening party for the 2018 Hangout Music Festival was forced to evacuate due to unsafe weather conditions. The area experienced dangerous lightning, heavy rain, and …
Read Storyby Dax Cochran, on May 14, 2018 12:42:24 PM
Over the past year, I've sought to learn from industry colleagues and clients to achieve a high level of understanding of entertainment weather risk in its current state. I have …
Read Storyby Chris Kerr, on Apr 26, 2018 11:53:18 AM
Oklahoma has experienced colder than average temperatures for much of the spring thus far. However, a more typical spring-like pattern will develop over the region the next few days, allowing …
Read Storyby Mike Eilts, on Apr 4, 2018 1:59:06 PM
Every year, stadiums, concerts, speedways, and amusement parks are frequently threatened by cloud-to-ground lightning. These types of venues are incredibly vulnerable to lightning due to the large number of people …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Feb 16, 2018 2:23:10 PM
With the coldest Winter Olympics in decades, many athletes are in their element, preferring the chill to warmer games in years past. With the cold has come strong and gusty …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Nov 10, 2017 4:09:03 PM
The Midwest will see some cold temperatures, rain and even snow this weekend. People attending games both for college and the NFL should be prepared, especially for cold temperatures and …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Jul 25, 2017 3:19:03 PM
Are you planning to go to an outdoor concert or event this spring or summer? Do you check the weather first? Many times, people have waited so long for their …
Read Storyby Chris Kerr, on Apr 28, 2017 11:18:50 AM
Cold weather is expected for the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon on Sunday, April 30. There can be a variety of weather conditions in late April when this marathon is run …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Apr 5, 2017 12:49:56 PM
The Masters Golf Tournament is ongoing in Augusta, Georgia this week and the WeatherOps team is monitoring the event for CBS, NBC and ESPN. Severe weather has already impacted the …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Mar 30, 2017 2:28:53 PM
On March 27, the National Football League (NFL) owners met to vote on the Oakland Raiders move to Las Vegas beginning in the 2019 season. The vote passed 31 to …
Read Storyby JT Johnson, on Mar 21, 2017 1:24:53 PM
Nike has set out to break the 2-hour mark for a marathon, something that has never been done. They have chosen the athletes, developed new high-performance shoes, determined the training …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Mar 20, 2017 4:11:30 PM
The World Baseball Classic (WBC) has been the premier baseball tournament for national teams since the sport was eliminated from the Summer Olympics in 2008. The WBC tournament has been …
Read Storyby Renny Vandewege, on Mar 15, 2017 11:03:11 AM
Spring severe weather can bring major disruptions and threats to Utilities and their customers. Tornadoes, lightning, and damaging wind all bring respective threats that could danger field workers, cause power …
Read Storyby Dr. Kevin Kloesel, on Mar 8, 2017 11:06:33 AM
As spring nears and Daylight Saving time brings opportunities for afternoon and evening outdoor activities, the inevitable threat of weather hazards becomes of great concern. Whether you have scheduled a …
Read Storyby Renny Vandewege, on Mar 1, 2017 2:17:53 PM
With pitchers and catchers reporting to MLB spring training, the NASCAR season moving into top gear at Daytona, and calendars full of festivals and concert tours, spring fever is running …
Read Storyby Dax Cochran, on Jan 11, 2017 12:32:29 PM
Will this be the warmest inauguration ever? Donald Trump will be sworn in as President and Commander in Chief on Friday, January 20. What comes to mind when you picture …
Read Storyby Dax Cochran, on Dec 5, 2016 11:36:21 AM
The biggest names in the concert and event production business gathered November 29 to December 1 on the Rock Lititz campus outside of Lancaster, PA for the 3rd annual Event …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Dec 2, 2016 2:12:41 PM
Being located in Norman, Oklahoma means our company has many OU Sooner alumni (and a couple of OSU Cowboys) on staff. Football rules this town in the Fall. This Saturday …
Read Storyby Dr. Kevin Kloesel, on Nov 23, 2016 2:00:00 PM
While flipping through the Macy’s Thanksgiving sale flyer, I couldn’t help but notice the absence of a particular weather-sensitive item. While I let you guess what item the meteorologist might …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Nov 16, 2016 10:25:34 AM
As the outdoor event season winds down for the year here in the states, things are just cranking up for festival and concert goers across the Southern Hemisphere. As is …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Nov 3, 2016 2:59:23 PM
After a 108-year drought, did a rain delay lead to the Cubs winning the World Series? The ninth inning was ending and the score was tied 6-6 in Game 7 …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Nov 1, 2016 2:02:46 PM
It's time for the Cubs to head back to Cleveland for Game 6 of the World Series tonight. There is a long list of Fall Classic games that have been …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Jun 17, 2016 2:35:38 PM
Thunderstorms on Thursday forced players at the U.S. Open to take cover multiple times at the Oakmont Country Club. As a few waves of storms moved through the area, players …
Read Storyby Marcus Hicks, on Mar 16, 2016 11:54:11 AM
Everyone has an interest in the weather. The old saying of “a little preparation goes a long way” holds true in just about every facet of your life. Deciding what …
Read Storyby Steve Miller, on Apr 29, 2015 3:00:08 AM
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Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Mar 26, 2014 12:41:21 PM
The Event Innovation Forum—South Florida is less than a month away and more speakers have been announced. In addition to understanding digital and mobile strategies, targeting millennials, and creating successful …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Mar 18, 2014 12:22:06 PM
Responding to requests from a wide range of professionals for a safety webinar focused specifically on producing safer outdoor events, Take1 Insurance, the leading insurance provider to the entertainment industry, …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Sep 5, 2012 1:52:55 PM
An outsourced expert weather team designed to safeguard attendees, assets and artists. NORMAN, OK - September 5, 2012 - The 2012 Heart Tour, has engaged the services of Weather Decision …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Aug 23, 2012 1:19:37 AM
A well-established National Weather Service recognition program transformed to safeguard attendees, assets and artists during large venue events. LinkinPark StormReady Award Presentation, December 2012 NORMAN, OK - August 23, 2012 …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on May 15, 2012 12:05:28 PM
NORMAN, OK, May 15, 2012 - The 2012 Linkin Park World Tour, has engaged the services of Weather Decision Technologies®, Inc. (WDT), Event Safety Alliance corporate sponsor, to provide event-specific …
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