PREDICT. PROTECT. PERFORM.
Purpose-built numerical weather models engineered for critical operations.
PRECISION FORECASTING. ENGINEERED FOR OPERATIONS.
Meteo Centar engineers high-resolution numerical weather models and deploys operational forecasting systems for organizations where atmospheric conditions drive critical decisions.
Since 1998, we have built, tuned, and delivered custom NWP solutions across maritime, energy, infrastructure, and environmental sectors throughout Croatia and the wider Adriatic region.
Flagship Technology
WRF-EXTREME
Our frontier, proprietary fork of the Weather Research and Forecasting model — re-engineered from the inside out for best-in-class accuracy in complex terrain and severe weather environments.
We don't just configure WRF — we rewrite it. Every modification targets a specific, documented failure mode of the standard model, delivering a step-change in forecast accuracy for mountainous and coastal regions.
Physics Improvements
Reworked YSU and MYNN PBL schemes, pioneering cold air drainage parameterization, breakthrough sigma-coordinate correction for valley warming, and full 7-species microphysics–radiation coupling.
Initialization Improvements
Terrain-aware snow redistribution that removes glacier artifacts and respects valley-to-peak gradients, plus KD-tree coastal SST decontamination eliminating land-to-water bleed from coarse driving models.
Diagnostics & Monitoring
Physics-based 2-metre and SST diagnostics with inline state corrections, and a runtime state monitor enforcing physical self-consistency throughout each simulation.
PBL and surface-layer accuracy in complex terrain
! Terrain modulation
grad_term = MIN(terrain_grad_mag(i,j) &
/ grad_ref, 1.0)
basin_term = 0.0
IF (terrain_tpi(i,j) .GT. 0.0) THEN
basin_term = MIN(terrain_tpi(i,j) &
/ tpi_ref, 1.5)
ENDIF
terrain_factor = MAX(grad_term, &
basin_term)
! Stability ramp: 0→1
stab_factor = MIN((br(i,j)-ri_crit) &
/ (ri_strong-ri_crit), 1.0)
! Wind safety: strong = legit mixing
wspd10 = SQRT(u10(i,j)**2+v10(i,j)**2)
safety = MAX(MIN((wspd_safe-wspd10) &
/ 3.0, 1.0), 0.0)
! Excess PBL warming beyond LW budget
excess = MAX(pbl_warm &
+ beta*ABS(MIN(lw_cool,0.0)), 0.0)
! Apply compensating correction
correction = -alpha * excess &
* terrain_factor * stab_factor * safety
rthblten(i,k,j) = rthblten(i,k,j) &
+ correctionCommercial Product
METEOAPI.EU
A hyperlocal weather forecasting API built for professionals who operate in complex terrain across Central and South-Eastern Europe. Multi-model consensus forecasts where global APIs fail.
MeteoAPI aggregates 15+ independent NWP models — including our own WRF-EXTREME — into a single, weighted forecast via column-level statistical blending. Coarser models are elevation-corrected with ETOPO2022 at 1.8 km resolution, delivering 1.5-3 km effective accuracy across the Alps, Adriatic, and Balkans. The system ingests 15+ model refreshes daily and serves unified hourly forecasts for up to 7 days via a fast REST API.
Multi-Model Consensus
Weighted aggregation of 15+ NWP sources — AROME, ICON-D2, ALADIN, WRF, ARPEGE, and more. No single-model risk.
40+ Forecast Variables
From core parameters to probabilistic fields — snow probability, thunderstorm risk, CAPE, wet-bulb temperature, and AI-generated summaries.
Terrain-Aware
Elevation-corrected via ETOPO2022 DEM. Resolves individual valleys, mountain passes, and coastal microclimates that global APIs miss entirely.
Drop-In REST API
Open-Meteo-compatible parameter names and units. CORS-enabled, JSON response, cached at <50 ms. Start integrating in minutes.
Independent NWP models blended per forecast point
Effective resolution — valleys and microclimates resolved
Cached API response time — production-grade speed
CORE CAPABILITIES
Precision Forecast Models
Custom-built, high-resolution WRF models engineered to deliver site-specific predictions for your exact operational environment.
Deployed Monitoring Networks
End-to-end installation, calibration, and maintenance of automatic weather stations with real-time data integration.
Operational Decision Intelligence
Mission-critical forecasts engineered around your decision points in maritime, energy, construction, and environmental operations.
WHY METEO CENTAR
We don't resell global models. We engineer and deploy them for your exact location and operations.
Every model we deliver is built from the ground up — custom high-resolution NWP tuned for maximum accuracy at your operating location.
Trusted by power transmission operators, wind farm developers, leading weather portals, and forecasting professionals across the region.
| Feature | Meteo Centar | Typical Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Model Configuration | Fully custom, engineered to your requirements | Often fixed, non-disclosed |
| Local Expertise & Tuning | Models calibrated for specific local conditions | Generic or global models |
| Data Delivery | Data formatted and adapted to your workflow | Generic output — you adapt your workflow to the data |
| Customization & Support | Direct expert access, flexible engagement, hands-on collaboration | Tiered packages, rigid support structure |
| Pricing | Engineered to fit your scope and budget | High fixed pricing, non-negotiable |
* General comparison. Contact us for a detailed capability brief.
SECTORS WE SERVE
Maritime & Ports
Precision wind and wave forecasts deployed for port operations, coastal navigation, and offshore logistics.
Energy & Renewables
High-resolution models driving solar and wind production forecasts, grid balancing, and demand prediction.
Research & Infrastructure
NWP modelling for scientific research, risk assessment, project planning, and critical infrastructure development.
Tourism & Events
Targeted forecasts enabling operational decisions for outdoor events and tourism across the Adriatic.
FIELD-READY. MOBILE. OPERATIONAL.
Deploy high-resolution forecasts directly to the field with Meteocentar — built for professionals who need reliable weather intelligence on the move.