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World Meteorological Organization

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News from the World Meteorological Organization and WMO Members.

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Jul 16
The WMO 2027 Calendar Photo Competition is now open! Show us how weather, climate and water impact your community and shape your daily life through the theme: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝. 🗓️ Submit your photo by 16 August 2026 🔗 wmo.int/calendar2027
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At 5,240 metres above sea level, the Chacaltaya Observatory in Bolivia is helping us better understand our atmosphere. Meet the scientists, technicians and students behind one of South America's most important atmospheric observatories. Read more: bit.ly/4gMv6ZX
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Jul 19
AI is changing how weather, climate & water information and services. WMO works with Members & partners to ensure AI strengthens forecasts while remaining scientifically sound, transparent, equitable and aligned with trusted international standards. ↪️ wmo.int/themes/artific…
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Jul 18
Large plumes of smoke from wildfires burning across Canada are affecting air quality across large parts of the country & northeastern United States, including New York, which will host the @FIFAWorldCup finals. More from @CopernicusEU @CopernicusECMWF: bit.ly/4vycdhj
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Jul 16
The WMO 2027 Calendar Photo Competition is now open! Show us how weather, climate and water impact your community and shape your daily life through the theme: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝. 🗓️ Submit your photo by 16 August 2026 🔗 wmo.int/calendar2027
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Jul 17
Pick emojis ☀️🌧️❄️ that best impact your daily life—share them in the comments! From choosing what to wear to making economic decisions, weather, climate & water systems influence our lives & communities. By understanding them, we can better protect our future. #WorldEmojiDay
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Jul 15
The next generation of weather, water and climate experts? They're already here! Meet the faces of the WMO Youth Network—young people from around the world making observations, advancing forecasts, supporting #EarlyWarnings & delivering climate services. Happy #YouthSkillsDay!
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UNITAR
@UNITAR
Jul 13
The world takes stock of its promise to leave no one behind. The High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development convenes from 7 to 15 July. UNITAR will co-host and take part in events on higher education, water, and localised SDG action. @UNESCO @WMO @UN_Water @ihedelft
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Jul 14
As El Niño is forecast to intensify, the risk of heatwaves, droughts, heavy rainfall & other extreme weather is increasing. The WMO community steps up coordination, climate info services & #EarlyWarnings to help countries prepare for potential impacts. ➡️ bit.ly/4y6E9LE
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UN News
@UN_News_Centre
Jul 10
"Western Europe had its hottest June on record," Clare Nullis from the World Meteorological Organization told reporters. The @WMO and @WHO are working together to mobilize heat-health action plans to help protect lives under these extreme conditions. news.un.org/en/story/2026/…
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World Meteorological Organization
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Jul 13
The most significant areas with severe and extreme heatwaves in 2025 were near the coasts of Australia, and in the western South Pacific between New Zealand, New Caledonia and Vanuatu. 🔖 Read the WMO #StateOfClimate in the South-West Pacific 2025 report: bit.ly/SOTC-SWPacific…
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Jul 12
It's not just the daytime highs that matter for our health. High overnight temperatures make hot days more hazardous and increase overall heat stress. Understand the difference between hot days, heatwaves, and their effects to your health: bit.ly/3R5yFjr
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Jul 11
Last June saw much of western Europe experiencing a record-breaking heatwave and marine heatwaves across western Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts. Global monthly mean sea-surface temperature, excluding the polar regions, exceeded the June 2024 record. bit.ly/3R3i4go
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Jul 10
📰 WMO Airborne Dust Bulletin Record-breaking sand & dust storms affected parts of the world in 2025, though overall average dust concentrations were similar to 2024. Accurate dust aerosol forecasting remains a challenge, but AI offers potential. #SDSday 🔗bit.ly/4w4zZT1