The African Weather Online Briefing series continues in July – Registrations open
We are excited to invite you to the next edition of the African Weather Briefing, proudly hosted by the South African Weather Service. đź—“ Date: July 4, 2024 ⏰ Time: 09:00 UTC 🌍 Online (Zoom/Webinar platform) During this session, we will be analysing the current weather situation across the continent, using satellite images and numerical […]
New African meteorological simulators
The Institute of Meteorological Training and Research in Nairobi (Kenya) has developed several meteorological simulators for online and classroom use. These simulator exercises cover various parts of Africa and various meteorological situations to allow you to practice forecasting. Going through the simulator exercise will give you an opportunity to work through the case as if […]
Two satellite courses for African forecasters delivered by IMTR
The Institute of Meteorological Training and Research in Nairobi, Kenya, recently organised two in-person training courses for African forecasters. Over the course of two weeks more than 40 participants improved their understanding & skills in using satellites in forecasting and nowcasting. The first course on Satellite Applications was delivered 26 February–1 March 2024 and gathered […]
RA-I Cours IntĂ©rpretation de base de l’imagerie satellitaire
Le cours en ligne sur l’interprĂ©tation de base de l’imagerie satellitaire se dĂ©roulera du 6 au 24 mai 2024. Il est proposĂ© en anglais et en français par des instructeurs ASMET de la DGM Maroc, de l’EAMAC Niger, d’EUMETSAT, de l’IMTR Kenya et du SAWS Afrique du Sud. Ce cours vous permet d’amĂ©liorer vos compĂ©tences […]
RA-I Basic Satellite Imagery Interpretation Course 2024
The online course on Basic Satellite Imagery Interpretation will take place 6-24 May 2024. It is offered both in English and French language, by the ASMET instructors from DGM Morocco, EAMAC Niger, EUMETSAT, IMTR Kenya and SAWS South Africa. This course helps you to improve skills in using basic, generally available satellite imagery for identifying […]
Online training on nowcasting tools using EUMETSAT satellite products for the NMHSs in African countries
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), in collaboration with the State Meteorological Agency of Spain (AEMET), is organizing an online training on nowcasting tools using EUMETSAT satellite products for the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) in African countries. The workshop is supported through the Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems (CREWS) initiative funded projects in […]
Over 130 participants took part in the Basic Satellite Courses
The online courses on Basic Satellite Imagery Interpretation in English and French language took place 15 May – 2 June 2023. The course was offered by ASMET instructors from DGM Morocco, EAMAC Niger, EUMETSAT, IMTR Kenya and SAWS South Africa. The enrolments to this course were high: over 70 participants took part in the course […]
Feature: A storm short-range weather models didn’t see
“As a forecaster at the Kenyan Meteorological Department, I am always looking out for anything that can improve the accuracy of our forecasts and actually impact the people who will receive them so that they are able to take the necessary action to protect their lives and property. What we need now is more specialised […]
ASMET team back together !
South African Weather Service hosted the ASMET team meeting 5-9 December at SAWS, Pretoria. The team was working on new resources to be available for the African forecasters in near future, and planning new activities. For example, an updated version of Satellite Applications Courses is in plans for May 2023, and this team will be […]
New training opportunity: 2022 Meteorological Satellite Applications for Nowcasting
Addressing instructors in satellite meteorology, operational forecasters and experienced satellite data users, this online course on satellite applications for nowcasting (forecasting in 0-6 hour time range) will help you improve your skills in identifying key weather systems and features found in Africa. Selected synoptic scale as well as mesoscale weather systems will be addressed. The […]