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World Meteorological Organization

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Jun 2
🆕 WMO confirms: El Niño conditions are developing and are set to influence global temperature and rainfall patterns around the world in the months ahead. Most forecast models suggest it will be at least moderate – possibly strong. Be prepared. More info➡️ bit.ly/4e1hvLt
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Above-normal temperatures are expected across much of Southeast Asia. Below-normal rainfall conditions are likely over much of the Maritime Continent, including 🇵🇭🇧🇳🇸🇬. A mix of below-to above-normal rainfall is predicted over mainland SE Asia. #ASEANCOF26 bit.ly/3PV2TFz
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Attending the #JuneClimateMeetings in Bonn? Join us today at 16:30 CEST to explore how science, observations and early warnings can help support adaptation, resilience and informed decision-making. bit.ly/3Q7TFG0
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Jun 10
In May 2026, Europe experienced a rapid climate transition from cooler-than-average conditions to an unusually early & intense heatwave. 🇫🇷🇬🇧🇮🇪🇵🇹 saw their highest May temperatures on record, accdg to @CopernicusEU Climate Change Service’s latest bulletin. bit.ly/4ek0T1L
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Jun 9
El Niño typically has a warming effect on global temperatures, with the strongest influence often felt in the year after it develops. It typically brings wetter conditions to some regions and drought to others, though effects vary around the world. More 👉 bit.ly/4uqZexj
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Jun 8
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To understand our weather and climate, we need to know more about the oceans. To understand the oceans, we need a strong Global Ocean Observing System.
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Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS)
The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) is co-sponsored by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific...
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Jun 8
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5️⃣ Safe and efficient marine activities depend on ocean conditions. Forecasting and #EarlyWarnings help ensure the safety of shipping industries, fisheries, tourism, and coastal communities that all rely on weather and marine hazard information.
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Jun 8
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4️⃣ 90% of the excess heat in the climate system is in the ocean. It stores heat trapped by greenhouse gases and absorbs carbon dioxide emitted by human activities. Excess carbon causes the ocean to become more acidic, damaging marine life and impacting the people that rely on it.
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Jun 8
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2️⃣ Tropical cyclones draw their energy from warm ocean waters. Predicting whether a storm will strengthen, weaken, or rapidly intensify depends on ocean observations. 3️⃣ Defining the onset of El Niño and La Niña cycles is done by measuring the atmosphere & ocean temperatures.
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Jun 8
The oceans are vital to weather forecasting and climate prediction. Here are 5 reasons: 1️⃣ Your 7-day weather forecast depends on ocean observations. Observations provide data on sea surface temperature, ocean heat content, as well as waves and sea ice. #worldoceansday
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Jun 8
A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines earlier today, prompting tsunami warnings in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan. We can't stop tsunamis, but we can prevent them from becoming disasters. wmo.int/activities/ear…
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Jun 7
The WMO community will be carefully monitoring El Niño conditions in the coming months. Advance seasonal forecasts and #EarlyWarnings are vital to save lives and cushion the impact on our economies and our communities. WMO El Niño/La Niña Update 🔗bit.ly/4e1hvLt
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Jun 6
For June–August 2026, WMO forecasts indicate significant shifts in rainfall patterns—a classic atmospheric response to the developing Pacific El Niño. See which regions are likely to experience below-normal, normal or above-normal rainfall: bit.ly/4uhbDDR
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