The 23rd of March marks the annual yearly celebration of World Meteorological Day, the theme for this year is “Closing the Early Warning Gap Together.” Highlighting the pressing need for these life-saving early warning systems for everyone instead of only a select few areas of the world. These weather warning systems have already saved many lives and have also reduced overall loss and damage resulting from various extreme weather events. However, there are still gaps existing around the world that do not have access to these monitoring systems, particularly in small islands, developing states, and less developed countries.
The impact of climate change has led to unpredictable and extreme weather being experienced more frequently worldwide. Naturally increasing the need for these multi-hazard warning systems to help predict impending storms, floods, and even droughts, allowing us to earn a head start against the everchanging climate conditions. Although our impact may be small, monitoring local weather patterns provides you with the pre-empted knowledge to protect your home and garden as well as your local community against potential devastating impacts of extreme weather, or even just the health of your garden during unpredictable weather events.
As we celebrate World Meteorological Day, it’s important to remember that early warning systems aren’t just for meteorologists. Equipping ourselves with tools like home weather stations and barometers, allows us to do our part in building a safer, more weather-resilient world, in the face of continuous climate change.
Your garden's microclimate is its unique personality. Understanding how your garden prefers to grow lets you know how sun, shade, wind, and rain patterns impact your outdoor space. This knowledge allows you to make informed decisions regarding the health of your garden or growing space accordingly.
At ClimeMET, we believe that weather awareness should be accessible to everyone, no matter what your outdoor set-up looks like. Our range of home weather stations and barometers is designed to give individuals the power to monitor local conditions with ease and accuracy. Whether you’re a weather enthusiast, a gardener protecting your plants, or a local community leader seeking to enhance local safety, our weather instruments offer reliable data at times when you need it most.
Our home wireless weather stations are packed with various recording metrics. Recording temperature, humidity, air pressure, and rainfall data. Our weather station even provides storm warning alerts! Allowing you to view current environmental conditions whilst also being able to predict weather conditions in the coming days by monitoring current barometric pressure readings. If air pressure is high this indicates clear skies and mild conditions in the coming days, if air pressure is low this signifies more unpredictable extreme weather ranging from cloudy skies to heavy rain and potential storms. An ideal monitoring tool for avid gardeners and enthusiastic weather watchers.
For more information on our weather stations, why not take a look at our blog: How to Home Forecast: Weather Stations.
For those more focused on predicting what the weather is planning to do in the coming days to help you plan outdoor activities, or decide whether to hang your washing outside or chuck it in the tumble dryer. Our aneroid barometer weather dials are a straightforward and visually aesthetic method of monitoring your local weather patterns. Simple to set up and easy to read, these barometers are a great beginner's tool for weather prediction.
For more information on barometer dials and how to set them up why not take a look at our guide: Barometers: How they predict the weather.
In particularly vulnerable areas prone to extreme weather events, such as coastal communities where sudden storms can trigger flash floods, home weather stations and various types of barometers provide early indications of impending weather conditions, prompting you to act swiftly. This may involve securing your property, alerting neighbours, or even contacting local authorities. These micro-level observations enhance broader national weather alerts, helping to close the warning gap in these vulnerable local areas rather than relying solely on expansive general weather forecasts.
For gardeners with unique and complex outdoor spaces that may include uneven ground, lack of natural sunlight, or prone to flooding. Weather monitoring tools are essential to help gardeners stay ahead of unpredictable weather, protect their outdoor spaces, and make informed decisions about where and what is best to plant throughout the year and how they combat the effects of climate change, within their outdoor space.
· What is World Meteorological Day?
· World Meteorological Day is celebrated every year on the 23rd of March to commemorate the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1950. It highlights the vital role of meteorology in ensuring the safety and well-being of society.
· How does meteorology affect everyday life?
· Meteorology helps forecast weather conditions, warn about severe weather events, guide agricultural practices, manage water resources, and even support industries like aviation and shipping.
· Why does climate change matter to meteorology?
· Climate change affects weather patterns, leading to more frequent and severe weather events like hurricanes, heatwaves, and floods. Meteorology plays a crucial role in understanding these changes and helping societies adapt.
· How can I share my weather data?
· You can join networks like Weather Underground, Citizen Weather Observer Program (CWOP), or MeteoBridge to share your data with meteorologists and enthusiasts worldwide.
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