MeteoWorld - October 2026

A ship being struck by large waves in a harbor, with a hillside city in the background.
A vessel navigating in hazardous sea conditions off Valparaíso, Chile, illustrating the importance of timely marine forecasts and warnings for maritime safety
Chilean Navy / Chilean Maritime Authority

This edition covers new pledges for ocean observations, storm warning exercises in the Caribbean, maritime search-and-rescue operations in the Americas and agricultural forecasts in India. It also examines open-source data tools, WMO's 68 ongoing projects and preparations for the Fifth International Polar Year.

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A ship being struck by large waves in a harbor, with a hillside city in the background.
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A Stronger Maritime Safety Chain for the Americas
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Last updated: 14 October 2026