Xweather Protect replaces Thunderstorm Manager
Xweather Protect is our next-generation severe weather alerting solution and successor to Thunderstorm Manager. Besides adding new features, Xweather Protect gives you more control over your configuration with self-managed assets, alerts, user lists, and notifications. Most significantly, Xweather Protect expands on Thunderstorm Manager's real-time lightning detection by adding alerts for storm ETA, wind speed, and gusts. These are just the first of many new features we’re building to better meet your needs.
More control
In Xweather Protect, you create, configure, and manage your assets, alerts, users, and notification lists directly in the UI. Each user can configure map layers, units, and regional settings to match their preferences.
More flexibility
Create point, multi-point, polygon, and polyline assets and alert zones with complete flexibility. Fine-tune alert distances and all-clear times to find the right balance of safety and continuity for your operational needs.
More features
As well as numerous quality-of-life improvements, Xweather Protect adds the ability to send lightning threat alerts for approaching storms up to 60 minutes before a storm's ETA at your location.
Feature comparison
See how Xweather Protect improves on Thunderstorm Manager in this side-by-side comparison.
| Thunderstorm Manager | Xweather Protect | |
|---|---|---|
Add, edit, and display assets | ||
| Point | Alert area only | |
| Multi-point | ||
| Polygon | Alert area only | |
| Polyline | Alert area only | |
| Display assets without alerts | ||
| Search for assets by name | ||
Create and configure lightning alert zones | ||
| Alert location | Configured by Vaisala | |
| Number of zones around location | 1—4 | 3 (custom setting coming soon) |
| Alert distance | Configured by Vaisala | |
| All-clear time | Configured by Vaisala | |
| Point with radius alert area | Configured by Vaisala | |
| Polygon with buffer alert area | Configured by Vaisala | |
| Polyline with buffer alert area | Configured by Vaisala | |
Configure alert types | ||
| Alert on total lightning | Configured by Vaisala | |
| Alert only on cloud-to-ground lightning | Configured by Vaisala | |
| Real-time lightning alerts | Configured by Vaisala | |
| Storm ETA alerts (lightning threat zones) | ||
| Alert on wind speed forecast | Coming soon | |
| Alert on wind gust forecast | Coming soon | |
| Additional alert parameters | Coming soon | |
Configure notifications | ||
| User management | Configured by Vaisala | |
| Notification lists | Configured by Vaisala | |
| Email notifications | ||
| SMS notifications | ||
| SMS snooze schedule | User setting | |
| UI alert sound in browser | ||
| Web relay connectivity to sirens, lights, etc. | ||
| Secure alerting API (via webhook) | Contact us | Contact us |
Map layers | ||
| Real-time lightning | ||
| Storm ETA (lightning threat zones) | ||
| Historical lightning density (5+ years) | ||
| Radar | ||
| Satellite infrared | ||
| Temperature | ||
| Wind | ||
| Visibility | ||
| Tropical cyclones | Coming soon | |
| Wildfires | Coming soon | |
| Met. service hazards (e.g. NWS) | ||
| Other weather and environmental layers | ||
| Worldwide data by default | ||
| Basemap options | Light / dark / monochrome terrain | Light / dark / full-color satellite |
| Map projection | 2D | 2D / 3D globe |
Reporting | ||
| 7-day visual replay (layers and alerts) | ||
| 30-day alert history | ||
| Forecast summary (meteogram) | ||
| Map layer forecast visualization | ||
| Historical lightning data reports | Coming soon | |
User preferences | ||
| Light/dark mode UI | ||
| Unit preferences | Configured by Vaisala | |
| Regional date and time preferences | Configured by Vaisala | |
| Language preference | English / French / Spanish / Turkish / Chinese | English / more coming soon |
Security | ||
| Multi-factor authentication | ||
| User access roles | Configured by Vaisala | |
| Email address verification | ||
| Phone number verification | ||
Special offer
Free upgrade to Xweather Protect
You don’t need to wait until the end of your Thunderstorm Manager contract to start experiencing enhanced alerting with Xweather Protect. You can migrate today for the remainder of your Thunderstorm Manager subscription at no additional cost. Both services will be available to you while you set up Xweather Protect as a replacement for Thunderstorm Manager.
Start your migration today
Migrate to Xweather Protect
Migrate to Xweather Protect for the remainder of your Thunderstorm Manager subscription at no additional cost. Select "Start my migration" on the form to get started with our Customer Success team.
Request a free trial
Experience the improved flexibility and control in Xweather Protect with a hands-on 30-day trial. All features will be available to you during your trial period. Select "Request a trial" on the form to submit your request.
Talk to an expert
We are here to help you evaluate your alert configurations and ensure a smooth transition with no loss of coverage. Select "Talk to an expert" on the form to discuss your alerting needs with us.