IMPACT-BASED FORECAST AND WARNING SERVICES
WHAT THE WEATHER WILL BE.. TO WHAT THE WEATHER WILL DO?
FROM HAZARD TO IMPACT
VALUE
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Timely, accurate, actionable information on the likelihood and severity of impacts
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Support people, communities, government to prepare for and respond to natural hazards
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Weather water climate information and expert advice to reduce impacts on lives and livelihoods
Learn more from WMO members and partners experiences:
WMO Guidelines WMO-No. 1150 Part I, Part II
Impact-based forecasting ESCAP approach
Understanding impact-based forecasting and warning system
Weather impact matrix
Barbados
From early warning systems to impact-based forecasting
Impact based forecasts SAWS Pacific Islands
ACTIVITIES
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Training and implementation workshops
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Self-directed online plus in-person training
IMPLEMENTATION
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A three step process
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Online training resources, WMO COMET
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An IBFWS quiz to win a souvenir at Cg-19 EW4All booth, while stocks last
