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World Meteorological Organization

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News from the World Meteorological Organization and WMO Members.

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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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10h
As El Niño is forecast to intensify, the risk of heatwaves, droughts, heavy rainfall & other extreme weather is increasing. The WMO community steps up coordination, climate info services & #EarlyWarnings to help countries prepare for potential impacts. ➡️ bit.ly/4y6E9LE
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UN News
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Jul 10
"Western Europe had its hottest June on record," Clare Nullis from the World Meteorological Organization told reporters. The @WMO and @WHO are working together to mobilize heat-health action plans to help protect lives under these extreme conditions. news.un.org/en/story/2026/…
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Jul 13
The most significant areas with severe and extreme heatwaves in 2025 were near the coasts of Australia, and in the western South Pacific between New Zealand, New Caledonia and Vanuatu. 🔖 Read the WMO #StateOfClimate in the South-West Pacific 2025 report: bit.ly/SOTC-SWPacific…
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Jul 12
It's not just the daytime highs that matter for our health. High overnight temperatures make hot days more hazardous and increase overall heat stress. Understand the difference between hot days, heatwaves, and their effects to your health: bit.ly/3R5yFjr
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Jul 11
Last June saw much of western Europe experiencing a record-breaking heatwave and marine heatwaves across western Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts. Global monthly mean sea-surface temperature, excluding the polar regions, exceeded the June 2024 record. bit.ly/3R3i4go
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Jul 10
📰 WMO Airborne Dust Bulletin Record-breaking sand & dust storms affected parts of the world in 2025, though overall average dust concentrations were similar to 2024. Accurate dust aerosol forecasting remains a challenge, but AI offers potential. #SDSday 🔗bit.ly/4w4zZT1
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Jul 9
Every year, billions of tonnes of dust travel across continents and oceans. Ahead of #SDSday, the latest WMO Bulletin explores how sand and dust storms affect air quality, health & transport. It also explores how forecasting & early warnings help. Read 👉 bit.ly/4aWKxem
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Jul 9
June 2026 is Western Europe’s warmest June on record and the 2nd-warmest June globally, according to @CopernicusEU Climate Change Service's latest bulletin. The global average surface air temperature was 16.54°C—1.39°C above pre-industrial levels. 🔗 bit.ly/4f7Wj7a
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GZERO Media
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Jul 7
Humanity’s needs are rising — can AI pick up the slack? At this year's #AIforGood Summit, our Global Stage discussion examines how AI can help humanitarian institutions on the frontlines of crises and shortfalls. Our panel comprises @UN_PGA, @gioasempre, @HeadUNDRR, Prof.
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Jul 8
Bavi—a large & powerful typhoon—hit the US Pacific islands on Monday, bringing destructive winds & torrential rain. It's now moving through the western Pacific & is forecast to make landfall along mainland China's eastern coast by Sunday, 12 July. 🛰️ Himawari-9 @CIRA_CSU @NOAA
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Jul 8
🆕 report: Leveraging AI to Enhance Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems shows how AI can strengthen disaster risk knowledge, forecasting, warning dissemination & anticipatory action—helping close critical gaps in #EarlyWarningsForAll. #AIforGood Read 👉 itu.int/go/EW4All-AI-R…
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Jul 7
Ocean waters in the South-West Pacific are becoming hotter and more acidic, harming economies & marine ecosystems. Sea level rise is threatening coastal communities & low-lying island nations. Read the WMO #StateOfClimate in the South-West Pacific 2025. 🆕 bit.ly/SWPacificSOTC2…
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Jul 6
WMO Global Seasonal Climate Update indicates a rapidly developing strong El Niño in July–September 2026. Forecasts indicate a significant warming of ocean temperatures across central & eastern equatorial Pacific. 🔗 bit.ly/4y6E9LE