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CMA global objective weather forecast product covers 11621 cities
14.7.2020|Vreme
Recently, the global objective weather forecast product independently developed by China Meteorological Administration (CMA) has been put into operation, which can provide real-time global 10-km grid point prediction at 3-hour interval for the next 10 days, refined weather forecast for 11621 cities across the globe, and weather forecast of the local time at 12-hour interval. This is a crucial measure in pushing ahead ?global monitoring, global forecast, and global service? and will further expand the coverage of forecasting products and ramp up global forecasting and service capacities.
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South Asian forecasters are trained in flash floods warnings
14.7.2020|Vreme
A global initiative to improve early warnings of flash floods ? one of the deadliest natural hazards _ has advanced in South Asia, just as the region is hit by?unusually heavy monsoon rains and floods.?The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Regional Center of South Asia Flash Flood Guidance System, conducted an online training from 8 to 10 July 2020 for 130 forecasters from Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Heavy rains and flooding hit large parts of Asia
10.7.2020|Vreme
Unusually heavy monsoon rainfall and flooding is affecting India and neighbouring South Asian countries, as well as China and Japan. This has caused major disruption, displacement and loss of life, and once again highlighted the importance of national meteorological and hydrological services in protecting public safety.
New climate predictions assess global temperatures in coming five years
9.7.2020|Vreme
The annual mean global temperature is likely to be at least 1? Celsius above pre-industrial levels (1850-1900) in each of the coming five years (2020-2024) and there is a 20% chance that it will exceed 1.5?C in at least one year, according to new climate predictions issued by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
New climate predictions assess global temperatures in coming five years
9.7.2020|Vreme
The annual mean global temperature is likely to be at least 1? Celsius above pre-industrial levels (1850-1900) in each of the coming five years (2020-2024) and there is a 20% chance that it will exceed 1.5?C in at least one year, according to new climate predictions issued by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
June sees more global heat, especially in Arctic Siberia
8.7.2020|Vreme
June 2020 was just 0.01?C below the record-breaking temperatures?of June 2019, with exceptional?heat?in Arctic Siberia, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). Globally,?temperatures last month were?0.53?C?warmer than the average June from?1981-2010.
Monthly Weather Summary - June 2020 - Kingdom of Bahrain
7.7.2020|Vreme
June 2020, was warmer than normal in temperatures with below average relative humidities.?The mean temperature of the month was 34.7?C which is 2.3?C above the long-term normal and this goes on record as the sixth-highest mean temperatures for June since 1902. This is the same as June 2012. Note that the highest mean monthly temperature for June was 36.3?C recorded in 2019.
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NMC predicts intense rain in Southwest China to middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River from July 4 to 6 - China Meteorological Administration
7.7.2020|Voda
From June 26, cumulative rainfall in eastern Southwest China, Jianghan Region, Jianghuai Region, and central-northern portions of the Yangtze River Region has reached 100-300mm.The National Meteorological Center has rolled out warnings of rainstorm for 31 consecutive days. NMC projects that on July 2 and 3, heavy rain to rainstorm will slam central-eastern Hubei, northern Hunan, northern Jiangxi, southern Anhui, Zhejiang, western Yunnan, and southeastern Tibet. Some regions will experience heavy downpour.
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Water and climate coalition takes shape
3.7.2020|Voda
Climate change impacts are affecting water availability and are exacerbating the damages floods and drought cause worldwide. Climate related water action is a key for bringing us back on track to deliver Sustainable Development Goal 6, to ensure access to water and sanitation for all and to sustain a healthy environment.
Chances of 40°C days in the UK increasing - UK Met Office
2.7.2020|Vreme
Towards the end of the century parts of the UK could see 40?C days every 3-4 years on average under a high emissions scenario.?A new study by Met Office Hadley Centre scientists has found that the chances of extreme high temperatures in parts of the UK could increase significantly by the end of the century. The research paper has been published in the journal Nature Communications.
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WMO Regional Training Centre in Italy supports competency development for climate services in Africa
29.6.2020|Vreme
The WMO Regional Training Centre in Italy, founded in 1987 and officially recognized by WMO in 1997, is operated by the Institute of BioEconomy of the National Research Council.
WMO Regional Training Centre in Italy supports competency development for climate services in Africa
29.6.2020|Vreme
The WMO Regional Training Centre in Italy, founded in 1987 and officially recognized by WMO in 1997, is operated by the Institute of BioEconomy of the National Research Council.
WMO issues airborne dust bulletin as historic event hits Caribbean
26.6.2020|Vreme
WMO has issued its annual Airborne Dust Bulletin on the incidence and hazards of sand and dust storms, which have been highlighted by a massive Saharan plume which has blanketed many parts of the Caribbean.
WMO certifies Megaflash lightning extremes
25.6.2020|Vreme
A World Meteorological Organization (WMO) committee of experts has established two new world records for the longest reported distance and the longest reported duration for a single lightning flash in, respectively, Brazil and Argentina.
Presencia de polvo del Sahara en algunos paÃses de América Central durante la semana - CRRH
25.6.2020|Vreme
En relaci?n al ingreso al Caribe y Centro Am?rica del polvo del Sahara, los Servicio?Hidrometeorol?gicos han estado informado que ya han registrado presencia del polvo del Sahara desde el martes 23 de junio, iniciando concentraciones ligeras, observ?ndose el cielo con bruma, cielos opacos como se dice popularmente, causado por el ingreso lento del polvo desde El Caribe, cruzando haca el oeste.?La aparici?n del polvo desde ?frica se repite cada a?o, en ocasiones el viento alisio no logra llevarlo tan lejos de su origen, sin embargo, el presente a?o se registra flujo del viento desde ?frica acelerado, lo cual transporta la masa de polvo hasta la regi?n, observ?ndose que las concentraciones son muy altas, por lo que en su camino por el oc?ano provoca que las ondas tropicales se muevan r?pidamente, provocando tormentas intensas pero de corta duraci?n y r?pido desplazamiento, formando tormentas con vientos los cuales donde ocurran pueden limpiar la atmosfera de las concentraciones de polvo, el d?a mi?rcoles se espera que cruce nueva onda tropical la regi?n, luego la siguiente onda tardar? 3 a 4 d?as en cruzar, justo ser?n esos d?as los de mayor concentraci?n de polvo.
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WMO launches E-learning platform for hazard alerts
24.6.2020|Vreme
WMO has developed a set of E-learning resources and courses for the Common Alerting Protocol, which is an internationally-recognized standard for dissemination of warnings of extreme weather hazards to the public and to disaster management authorities.
60th issue of the TCC News - Japan Meteorological Agency
24.6.2020|Vreme
The Tokyo Climate Center (TCC) of the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has released the 60th issue of the TCC News on the TCC website.?This issue covers:?- Upgrade of the Global Ensemble Prediction System for One-month Prediction?- Release of Global Gridded Datasets for 6-month Forecasts?- El Niño Outlook (June - December 2020)?- JMA's Seasonal Numerical Ensemble Prediction for Boreal Summer 2020?- Summary of the 2019/2020 Asian Winter Monsoon?- Climate Characteristics of Japan's Warmest-ever Winter?- TCC contributions to Regional Climate Outlook Forums in Asia
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Reported new record temperature of 38°C north of Arctic Circle
23.6.2020|Vreme
The World Meteorological Organization is seeking to verify a reported new record temperature north of the Arctic Circle of 38? Celsius. This was on 20 June in the Russian town of Verkhoyansk amid a prolonged Siberian heatwave and increase in wildfire activity.
May Temperature Records Broken at 117 Points Across Turkey - Turkish Meteorological Service
22.6.2020|Vreme
Turkey faced an unprecedented heatwave between 16 and 22 May according to the analysis of the Turkish State Meteorological Service. At 117 observation stations spread over 35 cities, the highest temperatures for May were recorded. TSMS issued a warning on 13th May forecasting that temperatures would increase in western parts of the country including Marmara, Aegean, western Mediterranean and central Anatolia and reach 9 to 13?C above normal.
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Show Your Stripes: heat continues in 2020
18.6.2020|Vreme
The global surface temperature for the first five months of the year was the second highest on record, marginally behind the strong El Ni?o year of 2016. The month of May was the warmest May on record, according to U.S. and European datasets.
