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World Meteorology Day and 150th anniversary of an international meteorological community

World Meteorological Day takes place every year on March 23. With the convention of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which came into force in 1950, the cooperation of a wide range of nations should lead to more reliable weather forecasts. This year, World Meteorological Day takes place under the motto "the future of weather, climate and water over generations".

Michael Eichmann 23.03.2023 12:06

climate international

Global Climate Report January 2023

January 2023 was the seventh warmest January in the world in 174 years (first reliable global averages from NOAA). January's global surface temperature was 0.87 degrees above the 20th century average of 12.0 degrees.

Frédéric Decker 15.02.2023 15:22

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The wind chill factor and the perceived temperature

Winter is back, it is correspondingly cold. Tomorrow, Saturday, the breeze will also come, and with it, it will feel even colder. The wind chill factor comes into play. What's it all about?

Klaus Marquardt 20.01.2023 11:28

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Hybrid solar eclipse on April 20, 2023

Tomorrow, Thursday, a solar eclipse will take place in the Indian Ocean and Pacific. That alone is not too special, but in this case it is a special type – a hybrid solar eclipse. What is it all about?

Klaus Marquardt 19.04.2023 11:18

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Atlantic 2023 hurricane season – initial forecasts

Although the Atlantic hurricane season does not officially start until June 1, it is already casting its shadow in terms of forecasts. It promises to be exciting, because various factors are coming together. As a result, it is not surprising that the forecasts of the various institutions differ considerably with regard to the course of the storm season.

Klaus Marquardt 06.06.2023 11:22

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Active Tornado Early Season – the next chapter today?

Last week, a powerful tornado in the state of Mississippi claimed numerous lives and caused major destruction in several small towns. Traditionally, however, the tornado season is just beginning at the end of March. There are indications that the early tornado season will be more active in the medium term. Already today, there are the next thunderstorms with a large tornado potential.

Michael Eichmann 31.03.2023 12:09

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Atlantic hurricane season 2023

The Atlantic hurricane season usually lasts from the beginning of June to the end of October. We report on the developments of the 2023 hurricane season in this blog with ongoing updates.

Frédéric Decker 07.09.2023 07:26

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When does spring actually start?

The beginning of spring is different depending on the definition: There is the astronomical or calendrical spring that occurred yesterday, the meteorological spring that always begins on March 1, and the phenological spring that depends on the development of the plants. But which of the three spring beginnings is the right one now?

Roger Perret 21.03.2023 11:12

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Hurricane Hilary on course for California

Another hurricane, Hilary, formed in the eastern Pacific and strengthened rapidly; it is now already a Category 4 hurricane. Hilary is moving northward and, after Mexico, will also hit the southwestern United States in a weakened form.

Klaus Marquardt 22.08.2023 11:05

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Cyclone Mocha threatens Myanmar and Bangladesh

In recent days, the formation of a cyclone in the Bay of Bengal has already been announced. Today, the system has now shown clear structures for the first time and reached storm strength – criteria required to name a tropical storm. The storm has been christened Mocha and will move northward in the coming days, reaching the coast of Myanmar and Bangladesh by the turn of the week.

Michael Eichmann 13.05.2023 17:46

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