Clarity Use Cases – BAM Weather

The Weather Platform EMAs and Local Governments can’t stop talking about.

07

Aug

The Weather Platform EMAs and Local Governments can’t stop talking about.

“I think I said the words BAM Weather and Clarity App a thousand times!” That excitement was expressed by Jackson County, IN EMA Director Toby Ortman to BAM Weather’s team of meteorologists in late July after successfully navigating weather for their county’s fair. The chatter hasn’t stopped in Indiana. From…

Dropping weather model skill scores highlights need for more human touch on weather forecasts.

02

Aug

By Bret Walts

Dropping weather model skill scores highlights need for more human touch on weather forecasts.

Proposed and ongoing cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have prompted widespread uncertainty among consumers of weather forecasts about the reliability of weather data. In 2025 alone, NOAA has fired hundreds of employees as a result of budget cuts with half of the National Weather Service offices…

Assessing Advancing Methods of Heat Stress Monitoring for Schools

28

Jul

By Bret Walts

Assessing Advancing Methods of Heat Stress Monitoring for Schools

Late July heat is ushering in the 2025-26 school year and fall outdoor sports for high school and collegiate athletic events. Athletic directors and athletic trainers bear the responsibility of monitoring heat stress and making weather-related decisions to ensure athlete safety, making real-time data essential. Over the years, devices to…

EPA pesticide policies for agriculture highlight importance of accurate weather data.

02

Jul

By Bret Walts

EPA pesticide policies for agriculture highlight importance of accurate weather data.

EPA’s New Pesticide Regulations Make Advanced Weather Monitoring Essential for Agricultural Spraying Practices By Bret Walts The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing new standards under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that will transform pesticide application practices in agriculture. These regulations, designed to protect endangered species and their habitats, emphasize…

Four separate lightning incidents in a matter of days: a wake-up call for safety awareness.

25

Jun

By Bret Walts

Four separate lightning incidents in a matter of days: a wake-up call for safety awareness.

In the past week, lightning strikes across the U.S. have injured dozens and claimed at least one life in four separate incidents, underscoring the urgent need for better lightning safety awareness and measures. Recent Incidents Highlight the Danger include: Marco Island Beach Resort, Florida: Four women were injured when lightning…

The best way to monitor heat stress during the upcoming Midwest & Northeast US heatwave.

20

Jun

By Bret Walts

The best way to monitor heat stress during the upcoming Midwest & Northeast US heatwave.

Extreme heat will arrive this weekend through early-mid next week bringing widespread upper-90s and heat indices well into the lower 100s. With many outdoor and summer sporting evenings ongoing, heat related illness will be a major concern in the coming days. While severe weather tends to get the most attention…

NOAA Weather Radio Updates are Becoming a Problem

02

Jun

By Hope Kleitsch

NOAA Weather Radio Updates are Becoming a Problem

Since their conception, NOAA weather radios have served as the universal source of emergency communications, especially regarding tornado warnings. With the evolution of the cell phone in the past two decades, the reliability of these archaic devices is starting to slip. In a similar fashion to the tornado siren, this…

Tailored Weather Alerts for Every Need with Clarity

17

Mar

By Hope Kleitsch

Tailored Weather Alerts for Every Need with Clarity

With the frequency of severe weather events expected to stay active for the spring season, understanding how BAM Weather operates and what they provide is essential to keep you prepared. While the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center continues to serve a critical role in issuing warnings/watches, BAM's products…

Delayed Dense Fog Advisories Disrupts Some Indiana Schools

10

Dec

By Hope Kleitsch

Delayed Dense Fog Advisories Disrupts Some Indiana Schools

Early Tuesday morning, December 10, 2024, dense fog began to form across Indiana, catching many off guard. The heavy rain from the previous day, combined with light winds and saturated surface conditions, created the perfect conditions for fog to develop. Unfortunately, this thick fog arrived just in time for school…

How a Minor Clipper System Turned into a Major Disruption for Indianapolis Commuters

08

Dec

By Hope Kleitsch

How a Minor Clipper System Turned into a Major Disruption for Indianapolis Commuters

On Monday, December 2, 2024, what started as a seemingly minor snow accumulation turned into a major disruption around Indianapolis, Indiana. A clipper system, originating from Alberta, Canada, swept across the Midwest and Ohio Valley, bringing light snow that quickly escalated into a chaotic evening commute. Clipper systems are known…