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New report card shows state and value of ocean observations
1.7.2019|Vreme
A new Ocean Observing System report card provides insight into the status of the global ocean observing system. With the current and increasingly urgent need for nations to take decisions related to the impact of climate change, the report card highlights the need for sustained ocean monitoring.
Urgency of climate action highlighted for U.N. summit preparatory meeting
28.6.2019|Vreme
Earth is set to experience its five warmest years on record from 2015-2019, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).? Increasing greenhouse gas concentrations will fuel the global heat ? and accompanying ice melt, glacier retreat, sea level rise, ocean heat and extreme weather for generations to come.?
Europe sees first heatwave of the year
26.6.2019|Vreme
Many parts of Europe are experiencing the first heatwave of the year as a result of warm air masses from Africa, setting new daytime?and overnight temperature records for June. The heat poses a risk to people's health,?agriculture and the environment.
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Show Your Stripes
20.6.2019|Vreme
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Broadcast meteorologists and climate scientists are uniting on June 21 ? the Summer/Winter Solstice ? to encourage people around the world to?#ShowYourStripes?to build awareness of the extent of climate change.
WMO signs agreement with World Ocean Council
20.6.2019|Vreme
The World Ocean Council (WOC) and the?World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have signed a memorandum of understanding on ?long-term cooperation in support of marine meteorological and oceanographic observations and services?.
Sergej Zilitinkevich named as 2020 IMO Prize laureate
20.6.2019|Vreme
Sergej Zilitinkevich has been named as the winner of the prestigious International Meteorological Organization (IMO) Prize for his outstanding contribution to meteorology and climatology and scientific research.
Training Course on Aeronautical Meteorology for NMHSs of the Southwest Pacific Island States and Territories in Singapore
20.6.2019|Vreme
The?Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS), in collaboration with the WMO, conducted the first run of theTraining Course on Aeronautical Meteorology for National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) of the Southwest Pacific?Island States and Territories in Singapore on 27 ? 31 May 2019. The training course was conducted?in support of the WMO?longlong long-term goal on essential service delivery in developing countries. Aviation weather services is the third highest priority area for the? Regional Association (RA) V based on a regional?survey conducted in 2018.
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The weather in Germany in May 2019 - Deutscher Wetterdienst
20.6.2019|Vreme
Although summer had once again made a brief, early appearance in April, the weather took a completely different direction in May. During the first half of the month, in particular, cool air repeatedly arrived from the north and north-west. The accompanying high pressure brought sunny weather on some days yet there were again widespread night-time frosts. At other times, low-pressure areas brought significant precipitation, particularly in the south, which briefly fell as snow, even in lowland areas. All in all, May was the first month with below-average temperatures after thir-teen months that were too warm. May was wet and with less sunshine than normal. This is what the initial analysis by the Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD) of data from its around 2,000 weather stations shows.
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The Weather in Germany in spring 2019 - Deutscher Wetterdienst
20.6.2019|Vreme
Spring 2019 was very different from the previous year. Wintry weather marked the start of spring 2018 but it ended with hot summer temperatures. This year the contrast in temperatures was definitely less. Instead, a series of severe storms swept over the country in March. April started with a drought, which, however, did not continue in May, when weather conditions were cool and most areas received sufficient precipitation. Spring overall was somewhat too warm and sunny with normal precipitation totals. This is what the initial analysis by the Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD) of data from its around 2,000 weather stations shows.
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Ghat, the Libyan city, declared a disaster at all levels - NMC Libya
19.6.2019|Vreme
The city of Ghat, which is located about 1,300 kilometers southwest of the Libyan capital, Tripoli, suffered from heavy rains, which hit the city from 3 - 7 / 6 / 2019 causing the worst floods ever due to its geographical location in a low area between Acacus and Tassili Mountains.
Read more:?NMC's?brief summary?of the catastrophic floods, some photos of this severe disaster?
WMO verifies 3rd and 4th hottest temperature recorded on Earth
18.6.2019|Vreme
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has officially evaluated temperature record extremes of 54.0 ?C at two locations, one in Mitribah, Kuwait, on 21 July 2016 and a second in Turbat, Pakistan, on 28 May 2017.?
WMO acts on sand and dust storms
17.6.2019|Vreme
Sand and dust storms are meteorological phenomena and a natural hazard and occur in arid and semi-arid regions.
World Meteorological Congress approves sweeping reforms
14.6.2019|Voda
?The World Meteorological Congress has approved a package of sweeping reforms to embrace a more comprehensive Earth system approach, with a stronger focus on water resources and the ocean, more coordinated climate activities and a more concerted effort to translate science into services for society. It paved the way for greater engagement with the rapidly growing private sector and more structured collaboration with development agencies.
WMO honours outgoing President David Grimes
14.6.2019|Vreme
Saluted by a standing ovation, David Grimes of Canada wrapped up his second and final term today as the World Meteorological Organization?s President, after eight years that helped shape the future direction of the UN agency.
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WMO congress boosts early warning and humanitarian action
14.6.2019|Vreme
The World Meteorological Organization?s ruling conference has endorsed a package of measures to strengthen early warnings against hazards like floods and tropical cyclones and to ensure that these become part and parcel of humanitarian operations.
WMO: protect radio frequencies vital to earth observations
14.6.2019|Vreme
The governing congress of the World Meteorological Organization has stressed the need to protect radio frequencies allocated to services supporting earth observations. Jeopardizing these frequencies jeopardizes weather forecasts and warning services and, thus, people?s lives.
Congress endorses shift to âEarth systemâ approach
14.6.2019|Vreme
The World Meteorological Organization?s ruling congress has backed a strategic shift to a more integrated ?Earth system? approach that aims to break down barriers between different research fields, as well as approving plans to better connect science with services and policymaking.
WMO to scale up support to developing countries via partnerships
13.6.2019|Vreme
The World Meteorological Congress today backed a new plan to increase and improve support to developing countries through innovative collaboration with international partners.
World Meteorological Congress elects Gerhard Adrian, Germany, as President
13.6.2019|Vreme
Geneva, 13 June 2019 (WMO) - The World Meteorological Congress today elected?Gerhard Adrian of Germany?as President of the World Meteorological Organization for a four-year term in office. Mr Adrian is President of the Deutscher Wetterdienst (German Weather Service), a position he has held since 2010.
WMO promotes and protects high quality climate data
13.6.2019|Vreme
High quality data underpins scientists? growing understanding of our climate. The World Meteorological Organization has therefore created a WMO Catalogue for Climate Data as a trustworthy source of internationally recognized datasets. It has also reinforced its support for historical weather stations which contain records which are vital for monitoring long-term climate change.
