NAIA Announces Partnership with Flash Weather AI
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has signed a partnership agreement with Flash Weather AI as the Official Weather Monitoring and Alert System of the NAIA.
“It’s an honor to be chosen as the NAIA’s official weather monitoring and alert system and to partner with its conferences and schools,” states Steve Snedegar, Flash Weather AI president. “This recognition reflects the growing need for fast, reliable, and predictive weather intelligence that empowers smart decision-making to protect athletes, students, and fans while keeping operations running smoothly. Flash was built to deliver trusted alerts and actionable insight when every second counts.”
The NAIA will implement Flash Weather AI products across all opening rounds and national championships, equipping host site staff and the NAIA championships team with advanced tools for real-time weather monitoring. This partnership will transform weather safety by converting complex data into clear, reliable insights, enabling communities and event organizers to make informed decisions that protect lives and support severe weather safety protocols.
“It is crucial for our NAIA championships to have real-time, accurate weather updates to make the best decisions for keeping our student-athletes, coaches, and fans safe,” says Austin Bennet, NAIA vice president of championships. “We are excited to have Flash Weather AI elevate our customer service and experience to all attending our national championships – whether indoor or outdoor.”
The current agreement will run through October 2028.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (NAIA)
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., is a governing body of small athletics programs dedicated to character-driven intercollegiate athletics. NAIA members provide more than 83,000 student-athletes with opportunities to play college sports, earn $1.3 billion in financial aid from NAIA institutions, and compete in 29 national championships. naia.org | @NAIA
About Flash Weather AI
Flash Weather AI is the industry-leading, site-specific weather intelligence platform, powered by proprietary data and patented AI algorithms, delivering 1 km forecast mapping, up to 99.6% accurate lightning predictions, and tailored updates every two minutes.
With a rapidly growing footprint across the U.S., Canada, India, and South America, Flash Weather AI is on a mission to make the world safer through advanced weather intelligence. For more on the consumer app and enterprise solutions, visit flashweather.ai
