The African Weather Online Briefing series continues in September – Registrations open
We invite you to the next edition of the African Weather Briefing, proudly hosted by the South African Weather Service. 🗓 Date: September 26, 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 weather prediction data. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Your case: Intense Tropical Cyclone ‘BATSIRAI’
We are continuing the series of case studies of African weather events submitted by meteorologists across the continent. This week we have a case by Khugputh Vinit from the Mauritius Meteorological Services. Do you have a good case to share? Contact us at training@eumetsat.int with title ‘ASMET case’ and we will be happy to guide you […]
Webinar on hydrology in Africa (recording)
Monitoring and managing water resources, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions, are crucial for the wellbeing of communities. Africa, as the most vulnerable continent to the adverse impacts of climate change, faces challenges such as changing rainfall patterns, increased frequency of extreme weather events, and floods. This webinar was held in August 2023 and discussed […]
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 […]
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Votre ètude de cas: Suivi d´un système convectif à Youndé Cameroun
Dans la série hebdomadaire des cas météorologiques africains soumis par des météorologues du continent africain, voici le cas de cette semaine soumis par Talla Ritchie Oneal, Meteo Cameroun CCAA. Vous avez un bon étude de cas à partager ? Contactez nous à training@eumetsat.int avec le titre ‘ASMET case’ et nous serons heureux de vous guider et de publier […]
Votre ètude de cas : Système convectif en forme de grains – 08 juin 2021
Dans la série hebdomadaire des cas météorologiques africains soumis par des météorologues du continent africain, voici le cas de cette semaine soumis par Franck Aristide BEKOL (METEO Cameroun). Vous avez un bon étude de cas à partager ? Contactez nous à training@eumetsat.int avec le titre ‘ASMET case’ et nous serons heureux de vous guider et de publier votre […]