Weather Reporting
Get weather forecasting and guidance for your origins and destinations from our on-staff meteorologist.
Make an informed shipping strategy based on data.
Know when to ship to minimize spoilage and reshipment.
Easily pivot to accommodate forecasted weather events.
Weather intel for better
shipping decisions
Sunny skies and unimpeded transit is always our goal for shipments, but that is not the way weather works. Our in-house experts provide informed, up-to-date intelligence on current weather patterns as well as predictive analytics for severe weather systems, including the impact on the transit network.
Our proprietary weather tools include power outage maps, daily and weekly weather outlook email newsletters, weather forecasts for major hubs, and weather alerts for severe weather conditions. We dynamically assess the impact weather systems will have on the transit network in real-time, and quickly inform you of the meteorological challenges.
Daily Weather Outlook
The daily weather outlook is issued by 4:00 p.m. ET between Sunday and Thursday providing detailed weather forecasts for each of the seven main FedEx Express sorting hubs for the following shipping day. This report includes:
- An operational impact index, which is a four-tier scale used to communicate the potential impact a weather event may have on the transit network.
- A general surface weather map and discussion illustrating where weather fronts and systems will be located across the country the following day along with where precipitation is possible.
- A high temperature forecast map and discussion with a focus on the commitment dates of shipments.
Weekly Weather Outlook
The Weekly Weather Outlook is issued by 4:00 p.m. ET every Friday providing a general overview of the weather for the upcoming week for each of the seven main FedEx Express sorting hubs with a focus on any periods which may feature the potential for an impactful weather event. This includes:
- An operational impact index, to show shippers the potential impact a weather event may have on the transit network.
- A general weather map and discussion to illustrate the average forecast weather pattern for the upcoming week, or if there is a period of potential concern.
- A high temperature forecast map for Monday’s commitment date.
Major Storm Desk
If an upcoming weather event, such as a winter storm or hurricane, may have a significant impact on the potential for parcels to be delivered by the expected commitment date, PeriShip will provide a list of zip codes where it is recommended to delay shipping time and temperature sensitive product until the weather event clears. This approach can potentially save you product spoilage and significant cost.
All Customer Tools
Weather Reporting
Get weather forecasting and guidance for your origins and destinations from our on-staff meteorologist.
Monitoring & Intervention
Rely on us to proactively monitor and manage your sensitive shipments.
Weather monitoring at every level
Pre-Transit
We monitor the weather and help you understand how, if, and when it could affect your shipments.
In Transit
We monitor flights and provide proactive, real-time status information around the clock.
At Delivery
We keep you informed during the last mile by monitoring and
managing any exceptions.
Post Delivery
We provide helpful cost-management tools and claims management services to help you maintain a healthy bottom line.