Halex Inc. Launches Commercial Provision of Global Weather Data Utilizing Major Overseas Meteorological Models

Halex Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo; President: Hiroyuki Fujioka; hereinafter 'Halex') will begin offering global weather forecast data based on major overseas meteorological models (ECMWF and JTWC) as a commercial service starting April 1, 2026. This service will be provided through the weather disaster risk monitoring system 'HalexForesight!' and the weather API service 'HalexSmart!'. In addition to typhoon track forecast information, which is in high demand among local governments, the service will contribute to disaster prevention, risk management, and the optimization of business planning for companies with international operations in sectors such as construction and manufacturing. Background: Under the corporate philosophy of 'Making our lives safer and richer through the power of Weather x IT,' Halex is committed to solving social issues through the utilization of weather data. In recent years, the increasing severity of weather disasters and the globalization of business activities have heightened the importance of multi-faceted situational awareness and risk assessment that does not rely on a single forecast. In response to these needs, the company has been providing forecast information from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC). Service Details: The service will launch commercially on April 1, 2026, as part of the 'HalexForesight!' and 'HalexSmart!' lineups. Expansion to other services, such as 'HalexDream!', is planned for the future. Key Features: 1. Multi-Agency Forecasts: Handles typhoon track forecast information from major domestic and international agencies including JMA, ECMWF, and JTWC. 2. Easy Comparison via 'HalexForesight!': Allows users to overlay typhoon track forecasts from multiple agencies on a single screen, facilitating easier risk assessment. 3. Flexible System Integration via API: 'HalexSmart!' provides overseas model forecast data via API, enabling integration with existing business systems for alert notifications and process automation. Initial Lineup (as of April 1, 2026): Typhoon track forecasts (typhoon path maps), precipitation forecasts, and cloud cover forecasts. Additional elements such as wind speed, weather, temperature, humidity, snowfall, and solar radiation are planned for future release.