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26.04.2026, Alex Voron completed the .
🙀 26.2 miles (40,2 km) is never just a distance. It is months of training, discipline, doubt, effort and the courage to keep going when every step asks for more.
Alex ran for the Weather Foundation, powered by OpenWeather, carrying a message chosen by our community:
🌍 Run for the planet, not from it.
For us, this was not just about the finish line. It was about a colleague taking on a huge personal challenge and turning it into something shared: strength, purpose and awareness.
🎉🥇 Congratulations, Alex. We are proud of you.
PS. And behind him was our whole team - the photo shows just a small part of it. From across the world, colleagues were sending support every step of the way. 🌍

🌬️ Weather uncertainty remains one of the biggest challenges for renewable energy forecasting.
In our latest blog article, we explore how high-quality weather data directly improves solar and wind power forecast accuracy, and supports smarter renewable energy decisions.

Read the article: https://openweather.co.uk/blog/post/how-weather-data-improves-solar-and-wind-power-forecast-accuracy

🎄❄️ From festive frost to Atlantic drizzle, UK Christmas traditions have always been shaped by the weather.
Take a cosy read and see how climate and culture meet this season:

https://openweather.co.uk/blog/post/festive-frost-and-atlantic-drizzle-how-weather-shaped-uk-christmas-traditions

⛈️ Heavy rainfall can significantly impact 5G performance, particularly in mmWave networks. In our latest article, we explore how rain fade affects signal reliability and what operators can do to design more resilient 5G networks, rain or shine.

👉 Read the full article: https://openweather.co.uk/blog/post/overcoming-rain-fade-ensuring-5g-reliability-wet-Open Weather News

🌊 Low water levels on the Rhine are becoming a major threat to Europe’s logistics and industry. But with the right data, they don’t have to be.
In our latest article, we show how high-resolution weather and hydrological intelligence help businesses stay ahead of disruptions, protect supply chains, and plan operations with confidence.

📘 Read the full article (link in the first comment) and see how data can turn climate risk into a strategic advantage.

☀️ The Atacama Desert, being one of the driest places on Earth, is also one of the most powerful natural engines for renewable energy. In our latest blog article, we explore how its extreme sunlight, unique climate conditions and innovative solar infrastructure are helping Chile accelerate its transition to clean energy.

👉 Read the full story: https://openweather.co.uk/blog/post/sun-driest-place-earth-how-chiles-atacama-desert-powers-green-revolution

🦜 🦚 Understanding biodiversity isn’t just about counting species, but also about recognising the environmental conditions that shape ecosystems.

In our latest article, we explore how climate data can help identify habitat changes, reveal ecological stressors, and support more informed conservation decisions.

👉 Read the full article to learn how weather intelligence can enhance biodiversity research and environmental planning:
https://openweather.co.uk/blog/post/tracking-biodiversity-weather-patterns

As climate pressures intensify, Bangkok faces rising flooding risks driven by urbanisation, land subsidence, and extreme rainfall. Our latest publication highlights how advanced weather intelligence and data-driven planning can help cities strengthen resilience and protect communities.

👉 Read the full article here: https://openweather.co.uk/blog/post/beyond-triple-squeeze-helping-bangkok-be-more-flood-resilient

🌿 Dive into how advanced soil moisture insights and future weather projections are helping olive farmers in Spain protect their yield, optimise water use and fight the impact of climate change.

👉 Read the full article here: https://openweather.co.uk/blog/post/saving-harvest-how-soil-data-and-long-term-forecasts-are-lifeline-spains-olive-growers