Recorded in September 2025, this episode of Forecast Forward features a candid conversation with Eric Blake, Senior Hurricane Specialist at the National Hurricane Center. Hosts Jim Robinson and Chris Hyde dig into the tranquil start to this year’s hurricane season, what patterns are shifting, and how advances in modeling—from the NHC’s evolving toolkit to Meteomatics’ US1k—are changing the way we prepare for the storms ahead. Whether you're in emergency management, energy, or just weather-curious, this one’s worth the listen.

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In this episode, we dive into how Northwestern Energy has partnered with Meteomatics to significantly enhance its wildfire monitoring and strengthen communities. Discover how this collaboration utilizes advanced weather forecasting and data-driven insights to enhance weather and situational awareness programs, reduce response times, and facilitate proactive engagement against wildfire risks. Discover how Meteomatics' tools, including a weather API, weather alerts, and comprehensive data, are helping Northwestern Energy to protect its service area and foster safer communities.