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  meteorologist. In 1803 Howard, wrote a book entitled The modifications of clouds and named the various cloud structures he had studied. Clouds (Factsheet 1) 2. Thunderstorms Most thunderstorms are associated with towering clouds known as cumulonimbus. These clouds usually form on warm sunny days

• wiser0190_sub_national_cx_cafe_uganda181119.pdf

  farmers to use weather information for planning and making right decisions. “Many farmers lost their crops in the region after the heavy rains in October that left their gardens water-logged. Had they got climate information in time they should have found ways of adapting,” Tukei said. He also thanked

• May 2020 becomes the sunniest calendar month on record

  have recorded their driest spring in a rainfall series from 1862. May 2020 headlines Warm weather at the end of May offset cooler conditions earlier in the month, the month was warmer than average but not exceptionally so. UK, England and Wales also recorded their sunniest May on record (in a series

• Value of partnerships: benefits of Climate Information Services (CIS) uptake

  forecasters’ in Nairobi slums - August 2020 WISER knowledge reference number WISER0288 Weather warning and forecast service brings benefits to East African nations - December 2020 WISER knowledge reference number WISER0287 Kenya: Slum Weather Data Project Wins Praises - December 2020 WISER knowledge reference

• 1.5degrees_webinar_summary.pdf

  Met Office COP27 webinar Background At COP21 in 2015, world governments collectively agreed to limit global warming to well below 2°C relative to pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C. This was further referenced in the Glasgow Climate Pact at COP26 in 2021

• 15degrees_webinar_summarypdf

  Met Office COP27 webinar Background At COP21 in 2015, world governments collectively agreed to limit global warming to well below 2°C relative to pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C. This was further referenced in the Glasgow Climate Pact at COP26 in 2021

• Microsoft Word - WISER Letter Template.docx

  spell,” he said. As people in Kakamega wait for the rains to come, others have been using Echoka’s portable water tank trailer to fetch water for irrigation especially for vegetable gardens, while others use the same to fetch water for construction among other uses, earning the farmer up to $100

• barometer-issue-36.pdf

  ,” he points out. “However, we do already know that a warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, which can lead to increased rainfall.” Another factor that may have an influence is rising sea levels caused by climate change. Any hurricane storm could have more impact because of rising seas, creating

• Public picks storm names in tribute to loved ones and pets

  when he gets the zoomies,” while another was remembered fondly for “loving the wind in his fur - he’d sit in the garden for ages just enjoying it.” "It's about making people take notice..." While some of the names may bring a smile, the purpose behind storm naming is serious, as Rebekah Hicks, Chief

• Public picks storm names in tribute to loved ones and pets

  outside, whether in the garden or walking/ cycling/scooting to school or the park. So the first thing we do each morning with breakfast is to check what the weather forecast is for the day.”  Other names submitted to the Met Office include Dave, described as “my beloved husband who can snore three