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We highlight the challenges in lightning and guerrilla downpour (cloudburst) countermeasures across various industries and provide examples of how our services are used.
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Prevent Work Interruptions & Accidents with Corporate Lightning Solutions

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Lightning and guerrilla downpours (cloudbursts), which primarily occur during the summer months are unpredictable weather risks that can threaten workplace safety within minutes. To minimize risks such as lightning strike accidents during outdoor work and work interruptions due to sudden heavy rainfall, it is essential to "quickly detect sudden changes, make judgments, and take action."
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Lightning strikes are caused by developing storm clouds and can cause significant damage to people, equipment, and infrastructure. Guerrilla downpours (cloudbursts) bring extremely heavy rain to localized areas in a short period. These intense storms create multiple overlapping risks, including flooding, water damage, and strong winds. If you can hear thunder, you're already in the danger zone. Early response is especially critical at these types of sites: ・Outdoor construction sites and high-altitude work sites ・Factories, large commercial facilities, and leisure facilities ・Stadiums and outdoor event venues ・Agricultural and fishing work in natural environments ・Transportation infrastructure requiring outdoor operations such as airports, ports, and railways
Phenomenon
Lightning Strike
Guerrilla Downpours (cloudbursts)/ Thunderstorm
Strong Winds (around cumulonimbus clouds)
Main Impact
Power outages, fires, equipment damage, personal injury
Flooding of equipment, slippery scaffolding, etc.
Temporary structure collapse, flying debris
Countermeasure Points
Decision to suspend work, thorough indoor evacuation
Early detection of signs, drainage system checks
Securing materials, decisions to suspend outdoor work
To minimize lightning damage, accurately detecting early signs and taking swift action is most important. A lightning cloud doesn't approach suddenly - it can be detected in advance through cumulonimbus development and sudden cold gusts of wind. Monitoring these signs without missing them and detecting danger early is the first step in damage prevention.
After detecting signs, taking immediate and appropriate action is essential. Swift decision-making and execution are required depending on the situation, such as stopping outdoor work or preparing for power outages.
However, relying solely on individual experience and judgment can lead to inconsistent responses and dangerous gaps in critical safety measures. Therefore, establishing lightning countermeasure manuals within companies is extremely vital, including: ● Weather condition judgment criteria ● Action procedures and evacuation rules ● Clear command structure and reporting systems ● Work resumption and recovery procedures By building a system where all employees can take unified responses, reliable lightning countermeasures can be achieved organization-wide.
While lightning is one of the unpredictable natural disasters, damage can be avoided with proper information and preparation.
In recent years, from a BCP (Business Continuity Planning) perspective, the ability to respond to sudden weather risks has become increasingly important.
"Visualizing" lightning risks not only protects employee lives but also leads to stable business operations and maintains social credibility.
We highlight the challenges in lightning and guerrilla downpour (cloudburst) countermeasures across various industries and provide examples of how our services are used.
The corporate weather information service "Weathernews for business" enables you to check lightning strike risks for each business location including facilities, stores, and outdoor sites.

When lightning occurs near designated locations, you'll receive push notifications and email alerts. The monitoring distance can be customized with up to three settings.
Weathernews' proprietary prediction system provides lightning danger levels for each location. Thundercloud movement is forecast every 10 minutes up to 2.5 hours in advance, allowing you to visually track when thunderclouds will approach.
You can check how long lightning vigilance is required for each location. Alert durations are displayed in 3 levels: ~30 minutes, ~1 hour, and 1+ hours.
You can check lightning danger levels in advance with hourly lightning probability predictions up to 36 hours ahead. Lightning probability is displayed in three levels: Caution, Alert, and Danger.
Prevent production line shutdowns by taking proactive measures before power outages or interruptions occur
Understand lightning risks in advance and implement appropriate measures to prevent unexpected accidents and equipment damage.
Pinpoint forecasts for each location enable more accurate timing of countermeasures, reducing unnecessary preparations and minimizing downtime.
Integrate alerts and predictions into disaster prevention manuals to enhance your business continuity measures.
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