Articles from AEM

The Western United States faces a rapidly worsening drought crisis, with affected areas nearly tripling compared to last year, according to AEM’s 2025 Summer Weather Outlook, which was released today. This significant drought expansion raises serious concerns about water availability, agricultural productivity, wildfire threats, and infrastructure stability across the region.

Farmers across North America are feeling the financial strain of severe weather, with nearly half (48%) reporting weather-related losses exceeding $10,000 in the past year, according to AEM’s newly released 2025 Agricultural Weather Challenges Report.

AEM, the essential source for environmental insights, today announced its WMO-compliant AEM Apex Automated Weather Station (AWS). This state-of-the-art solution sets a new benchmark for precision, reliability, and durability, meeting the strict standards of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

AEM, the essential source for environmental insights, today released its 2024 U.S. Lightning Report, revealing a startling reshaping of America's lightning landscape. Last year, AEM’s Earth Networks Total Lightning Network® detected over 459 million lightning pulses within 80 million lightning flashes across the U.S., a 17.7% decrease from 2023.

AEM, the essential source for environmental insights, today announced the debut of its groundbreaking Multi-Source Hazard Detection technology at the Meteorological Technology World Expo 2024 in Vienna, Austria. This innovative capability is a cornerstone of AEM's commitment to collaborative resilience, empowering organizations to work together more effectively to mitigate escalating environmental risks.

AEM, the essential source for environmental insights, today announced its acquisition of WeatherWorks, LLC., a leading provider of expert meteorological consultation for nearly 40 years. This move strengthens AEM's comprehensive portfolio of multi-hazard resiliency solutions, bolstering its capacity to support organizations in planning, budgeting, and managing critical operations.

AEM, the essential source for environmental insights, today released its 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook, warning of a possible intense season ahead. The company's forecast predicts an 84% chance of above-normal activity, with 23 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and 6 major hurricanes expected—a significant increase from the 1991-2020 average.

AEM, the essential source for environmental insights, today released its 2023 U.S. Lightning Report. Last year, AEM’s Earth Networks Total Lightning Network® detected over 558 million lightning pulses within 92 million lightning flashes across the U.S., a notable 6.6% increase from 2022. This surge in lightning activity was accompanied by a range of extraordinary weather events.

AEM, the essential source for environmental insights, today announced the launch of the AEM Elements™ Resiliency Platform, a multi-hazard solution to empower communities and organizations with the decisive insights and tools they need for adept natural disaster risk management and mitigation. This launch includes AEM Elements 360, a comprehensive decision support application being unveiled today at the Meteorological Technology World Expo in Geneva, Switzerland.

AEM, the essential source for environmental insights, today announced the release of its 2022 U.S. Lightning Report. Throughout 2022, the company’s Earth Networks Total Lightning Network® detected more than 86 million total lightning flashes, which were comprised of over 572 million total lightning pulses.

Davis Instruments, an AEM brand, announced the release of its newest product, the WeatherLink® Console, at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show today. This console enables professionals and weather-enthusiasts to personalize, interact with and track observations from their weather station at-a-glance, all in a modern device that will become a centerpiece in your office or home.

AEM today announced the highly anticipated update of the Earth Networks Total Lightning Network® (ENTLN). With significant enhancements to both location accuracy and lightning detection efficiency, the ENTLN now improves the ability for AEM customers to track real-time lightning and provide early warning for severe weather events that could threaten public safety and operational effectiveness.