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We are Wet Dog Weather, a Software as a Service (SaaS) company that specializes in enterprise-level solutions for weather & sensor data dissemination and visualization.

Smarter Query Design with OGC Services and AWS

by Steve Gifford | October 16, 2025 | Data | 0 Comments

If you’ve ever pulled data from OGC services, you know how easily one request can snowball into a flood of XML. In this post, we examine why open-ended queries persist, how AWS handles large results differently, and what the geospatial community could learn from that approach.

A Look at the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season So Far

by Daphne Thompson | October 9, 2025 | Other | 0 Comments

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has been active, even without a U.S. landfall. From Texas floods to East Coast erosion, tropical systems have caused widespread damage. With weeks left in the season, coastal residents and travelers should stay aware and follow safety alerts.

Making the Most of AWS Credits as a Startup

by Christy Rohrig | October 2, 2025 | Data | 0 Comments

AWS credits can be a huge help for startups — if you use them wisely. At Wet Dog Weather, we’ve redeemed everything from $1k to $100k, learning how timing and strategy matter just as much as the dollar amount. Here’s how we scaled our cloud costs alongside growth and what other startups can take from our experience.

Air Quality Data, Now Available in Our Weather Stack

Aug 7, 2025 | Data

We now provide EPA air quality data, including PM2.5, PM10, and AQI, for display and query in Boxer and Terrier.

Your Weather Data, Visualized: Real-Time Lightning Alerts in Action

Jul 31, 2025 | Data

Real-time lightning alerts help businesses stay safe and operational. Learn how better weather data reduces risk during summer thunderstorms.

The Hidden Dangers of Summer Flash Flood Risks

Jul 24, 2025 | Data

Are summer flash flood risks increasing? See how better weather tools can help protect your crews during severe storms and fast-moving floods.

How to Integrate UV Index Data Into Your Platform

Jul 17, 2025 | Data

We’re now offering UV index data at no extra cost—hourly, display-ready, and tied to cloud cover. A small but mighty metric for your next weather app.

AWS Lambda vs ECS: Why We’re Moving Weather Data Importers

Jul 10, 2025 | Data

AWS Lambda vs ECS for weather data: how our importer workflows evolved, what Lambda still does well, and where ECS is saving time and money.

How Weather Visualization for Energy Trading Creates a Competitive Edge

Jun 26, 2025 | Data

Weather visualization for energy trading reveals supply and demand shifts in real time. We help traders stay ahead of market moves.

Custom Radar Weather Visualization: One Dataset, Four Unique Designs

Jun 19, 2025 | Data, Terrier

Same radar data, four different looks. See how custom radar weather visualization helps clients tailor insights to their audience.

Weather Data for Hurricanes: What Businesses Should Watch This Season

Jun 11, 2025 | Boxer, Greyhound, Terrier

See how industries are using weather data for hurricanes to prepare, respond, and stay operational during an increasingly active 2025 season.

Greyhound in Detail: A Look at Our Free Weather Data Service

Jun 5, 2025 | Greyhound

Greyhound is our entry-level free weather data service for Boxer & Terrier—radar, forecast models, and more, all ready to display out of the box.

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