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 […]
Forecasting Heavy Rains and Landslides in Eastern Africa
Good rainfall draws many people to settle across the eastern Africa highlands for farming and other businesses. However, factors such as steep terrain, logging, livestock grazing, agriculture, and construction, have increased erosion and contributed to less stable slopes. These factors can lead to devastating landslides and mudslides, especially during episodes of very heavy rain. Forecasting […]
Prevision du brouillard pour l’aviation: etude de cas du Kenya
Ce cours vise à améliorer les prévisions aéronautiques du brouillard dans l’espace aérien africain, en apprenant aux prévisionnistes à faire des prévisions plus fiables, en utilisant l’imagerie satellitaire, la prévision numérique du temps, et d’autres données disponibles. Un processus pour diagnostiquer et prévoir le brouillard est présenté et appliqué à un cas au-dessus de la […]
Forecasting Fog For Aviation: Kenya Case Study
This lesson aims to improve aviation forecasts of fog in the African airspace by teaching forecasters to make more accurate forecasts using satellite imagery, numerical weather prediction, and other available data. A process for diagnosing and forecasting fog is presented and applied to a case over the Nairobi, Kenya region. Learners assume the role of […]
2009 Drought in East Africa
The module examines the 2009 drought in the Greater Horn of Africa (GHA), focusing on conditions in Kenya. The module begins by reviewing drought conditions in the years leading up to 2009. From there, it examines the seasonal climate forecast for the beginning of 2009 and see what it portends. Satellite products are used to […]