Case Study: Tulane University achieves critical early warnings and effective disaster mitigation for Hurricane Harvey with AccuWeather For Business

Hurricane Harvey The Costliest Disaster in United States’ History

Tulane University faced the arrival of Hurricane Harvey and needed timely, actionable weather intelligence to protect students, staff and campus operations. AccuWeather For Business provided advanced forecasting, real‑time notifications, tailored client briefings and SkyGuard alerts (AccuWeather Enterprise Solutions services) to help Tulane monitor the storm and prepare its Emergency Operations Center and field teams.

AccuWeather For Business delivered early, specific forecasts—flagging the Gulf threat seven days out and issuing flood and catastrophic‑rain warnings up to two days before comparable National Hurricane Center guidance—along with dozens of conference calls and tailored alerts. Those forecasts (including predicted rainfall of 16–32+ inches and a $190B damage estimate used by insurers) enabled Tulane University to activate emergency plans earlier, coordinate responses, and better mitigate risk to people and property, earning praise from clients during the event.

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