IMPACT-BASED FORECAST AND WARNING SERVICES

WHAT THE WEATHER WILL BE.. TO WHAT THE WEATHER WILL DO?

FROM HAZARD TO IMPACT

VALUE

  • Timely, accurate, actionable information on the likelihood and severity of impacts

  • Support people, communities, government to prepare for and respond to natural hazards

  • Weather water climate information and expert advice to reduce impacts on lives and livelihoods

Learn more from WMO members and partners experiences: 

WMO Guidelines WMO-No. 1150 Part I, Part II

Impact-based forecasting ESCAP approach 

Understanding impact-based forecasting and warning system  

Weather impact matrix  

Barbados 

From early warning systems to impact-based forecasting 

Impact based forecasts SAWS  Pacific Islands

 

ACTIVITIES

  • Training and implementation workshops 

  • Self-directed online plus in-person training 

IMPLEMENTATION

  • A three step process

  • Online training resources, WMO  COMET

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