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The weather in Germany in June 2019 - Deutscher Wetterdienst
31.7.2019|Vreme
Two records! June has never been warmer or sunnier in Germany?
Offenbach, 28 June 2019 ? June 2019 is the warmest and sunniest June in Germany since nationwide measurements first began. ?New maximum temperatures yet again! It is coming to the point when I don't know what comment to make about this series of climate-related records,? says Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD) press officer Uwe Kirsche, after an initial analysis by the DWD of data from its around 2,000 weather stations. Secondly, following on after a very wet May, June was much too dry.
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A new heatwave hits Europe
25.7.2019|Vreme
For the second time in less than one month, Europe is witnessing a widespread and intense heatwave.?Many new records have been set in countries including Belgium, France, Germany and the Netherlands as temperatures?passed the 40? Celsius mark. The United Kingdom saw its hottest July day on record.
Record-breaking temperatures in Israel July 2019
25.7.2019|Vreme
An extreme Sharav?occurred in Israel on July 17th. In Sedom (southern Dead Sea) the daily maximum temperature reached an outstanding high of 49.9?C, which is the highest temperature recorded in Israel since June 1942 (On June 21st?1942, 54?C was measured at Tirat Tzvi, the highest temperature ever recorded in Israel).?A Sharav depression (warm cyclone) reached Israel from North Africa, which is unusual for the main summer months (it mostly occurs in spring). As a result there was a sharp rise in temperatures, which reached 40-42?C in the Coastal Plain, the Northern Valleys and the northern Negev, 42-43?C in the central Negev, 37-39?C in the Coastal Strip and 34-36?C in the mountainous areas. In the Jordan Valley and the Arava 43-46?C were measured with some places even warmer: Paran (central Arava) measuring 47.1?C, Hazeva (northern Arava) 48.5?C and the aforementioned 49.9?C in Sedom. The relative humidity was very low (10%-25%) in all areas, including the Coastal Plain which normally is humid in summer, with relative humidity values of? 60%-70% at noon.
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Earth experienced warmest June on record
19.7.2019|Vreme
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has confirmed that the Earth just had the warmest June on record, ahead of June 2016. This is in line with the other major datasets from NASA, the European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecast Copernicus Climate Change Service and Japan Meteorological Agency.
HIGHWAY improves early warnings for Lake Victoria
17.7.2019|Voda
Twice-daily weather forecasts are now being issued for the fishing community on Lake Victoria as part of a coordinated campaign to improve early warning systems and increase resilience to extreme weather in the largest freshwater body in Africa and the biggest inland fishery in the world.
Climate Action is central to Sustainable Development Goals
12.7.2019|Vreme
A new report?has been published on the progress towards meeting the targets of the 17?Sustainable Development Goals?or SDGs, which commit countries to mobilize efforts to end all forms of poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change. Failure to meet the target on climate action jeopardizes progress in other areas.
Climate Action is central to Sustainable Development Goals
12.7.2019|Vreme
A new report?has been published on the progress towards meeting the targets of the 17?Sustainable Development Goals?or SDGs, which commit countries to mobilize efforts to end all forms of poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change. Failure to meet the target on climate action jeopardizes progress in other areas.
Unprecedented wildfires in the Arctic
12.7.2019|Vreme
Unusually hot and dry conditions in parts of the northern hemisphere have been conducive to fires raging from the Mediterranean to ? in particular ? the Arctic. Climate change, with rising temperatures and shifts in precipitation patterns, is amplifying the risk of wildfires and prolonging the season.
TMA set to upgrade production of quality climate data through R-Instant
11.7.2019|Vreme
On 08/07/2018, Dar es Salaam, the acting Director General of Tanzania Meteorological Agency (TMA) and GFCS-Project Delivery Team chairperson Dr. Ladislaus Chang?a officiated the opening of PICSA workshop. Dr. Chang?a told the participants that at the end of the training workshop, Tanzania through Tanzania Meteorological Agency (TMA) will upgrade the production of quality data through the latest version of R-instant, and he expects participants to be competent enough to upscale the knowledge to other part of the country and continent in general.
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Monthly Weather Summary - June 2019 - Kingdom of Bahrain
11.7.2019|Vreme
June 2019 goes on record as the hottest June ever experienced in Bahrain since 1902.?The mean temperature of the month was 36.3?C which is 3.9?C above the long-term normal for June and this goes on record as the highest mean temperatures for the month of June since 1902. The old record was 35.7?C in June 2018.
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Monthly Weather Summary - May 2019 - Kingdom of Bahrain
10.7.2019|Vreme
May 2019 goes on record as the fifth hottest May ever experienced in Bahrain since 1902.?The mean temperature of the month was 32.0?C which is 2.2?C above the long-term normal for May and this goes on record as the fifth highest mean temperatures for the month of May since 1902. This is same as May 2016 and exceeded by May 2012 with a record of 32.8?C, May 2017 with a record of 32.6?C, May 2014 & 2015 with a record of 32.4?C and May 2011 with a record of 32.2?C.?
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Wildfires: all it takes is one spark
8.7.2019|Vreme
Unusually hot and dry conditions in parts of the northern hemisphere have been conducive to fires raging from the Mediterranean to ? in particular ? the Arctic. Climate change, with rising temperatures and shifts in precipitation patterns, is amplifying the risk of wildfires and prolonging the season.
European heatwave sets new temperature records
3.7.2019|Vreme
An unusually early and?intense heatwave has set new temperature records in Europe, posing a major threat to people's health,?agriculture and the environment. Initial reports indicated that heat-health early warnings successfully limited the death toll.
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WMO launches 2020 Calendar Competition
2.7.2019|Voda
The World Meteorological Organization celebrates its 70thanniversary in 2020.?We are looking for high-quality and artistic photographs of the amazing beauty and power of our weather and our environment, which,?illustrate the theme of World Meteorological Day 2020, ?Climate and Water.?
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Temperature records fall in European heatwave
1.7.2019|Vreme
An unusually early and?intense heatwave has set new temperature records in Europe, posing a major threat to people's health,?agriculture and the environment. Initial reports indicated that heat-health early warnings successfully limited the death toll.
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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.
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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