By John Bryant
Last updated: December 2024
Reading time: 16minutes

What is a Forensic Meteorologist?


Did you know that weather conditions are decisive in over 25% of civil litigation cases?

Source: American Bar Association, 2024

“Weather-related evidence has become increasingly crucial in modern litigation, particularly as climate patterns become more extreme and unpredictable.”

– Sarah Johnson

Warning Coordination Meteorologist with NOAA

By the Numbers

$112B+Weather-related insurance claims (2023)
15%Court-admissible weather data

Best Practices Checklist

  • ✓ Request weather data early in case development
  • ✓ Verify data source credibility
  • ✓ Secure expert analysis
  • ✓ Document chain of custody
  • ✓ Prepare visual presentations

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