weed and pest control - cost to re-spray due to rain wash-off, $8– $10/acre
harvesting - freezing, rainy, and excessively hot weather can damage harvest
drought can generate large irrigation bills, damage harvest
uilding Industry
concrete pouring
exterior painting
roofing
erecting steel structures
material stockpiling
excavation
hurricanes and tornadoes can necessitate extensive rebuilding
arine Industry
erection or disassembly of off-shore oil platforms requires 3-5 days of reasonably
calm waters
fishing days regulated. Wrong choice of days reduces yield
towing operations require 3-5 day forecast
industry depends on 3-5 forecast for safe and efficient operations
tilities Management
electric companies use forecasts to anticipate peak loads. Poor forecasts and
anticipation can result in brown-outs and total power loss at a high dollar penalty
gas companies pay for guaranteed delivery and usage. If usage exceeds guarantee,
they pay a large penalty
customers pay for poor peak-load predictions
ther Industries
t r a n s p o rtation industries (airlines, bus, railroad trucking) affected by flooding,
ice, blizzard s
professional sports, recreational businesses impacted by inclement weather
forestry services, logging industry impacted by drought, fire, ice
