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Every forecast, every warning, and every dataset we share helps countries turn data to action. By closing data gaps in observations, we can ensure that communities are informed, warned early and better protected wherever they may be. Our power, our planet. #EarthDay

Every forecast, every warning, and every dataset we share helps countries turn data to action. By closing data gaps in observations, we can ensure that communities are informed, warned early and better protected wherever they may be. Our power, our planet. #EarthDay

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The latest WMO #StateOfClimate report details the spiralling effects of weather and climate impacts. Extreme weather continues to bring devastating consequences globally, with the report also highlighting significant economic and social upheavals.

The latest WMO #StateOfClimate report details the spiralling effects of weather and climate impacts. Extreme weather continues to bring devastating consequences globally, with the report also highlighting significant economic and social upheavals.

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🌍 The WMO confirms 2024 as the warmest year on record, at about 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels. 🔗More in the press release:

🌍 The WMO confirms 2024 as the warmest year on record, at about 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels. 🔗More in the press release:

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2024 was the tenth year in a row the global mean temperature record was broken. Find out more about the global #StateOfClimate here 👉

2024 was the tenth year in a row the global mean temperature record was broken. Find out more about the global #StateOfClimate here 👉

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🚨Once again, we are sending out a Red Alert. 📈The #StateOfClimate update at #COP29 confirms that 2024 is on track to be the hottest year on record—hotter even than 2023, which smashed all previous records. 🔗 Full update:

🚨Once again, we are sending out a Red Alert. 📈The #StateOfClimate update at #COP29 confirms that 2024 is on track to be the hottest year on record—hotter even than 2023, which smashed all previous records. 🔗 Full update:

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🚨Once again, we are sending out a Red Alert. 📈The #StateOfClimate update confirms that 2024 is on track to be the hottest year on record—hotter even than 2023, which smashed all previous records. 🔗 Full update:

🚨Once again, we are sending out a Red Alert. 📈The #StateOfClimate update confirms that 2024 is on track to be the hottest year on record—hotter even than 2023, which smashed all previous records. 🔗 Full update:

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The WMO’s #StateOfClimate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. Full report:

The WMO’s #StateOfClimate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. Full report:

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In 2025, the European ocean region experienced its highest annual sea surface temperature on record, the 4th consecutive year of record warmth. 36% experienced ‘severe’ or ‘extreme’ conditions. Read the European State of Climate #ESOTC2025:

In 2025, the European ocean region experienced its highest annual sea surface temperature on record, the 4th consecutive year of record warmth. 36% experienced ‘severe’ or ‘extreme’ conditions. Read the European State of Climate #ESOTC2025:

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Global average sea surface temperatures typically peak in March. Yet, in 2023, Copernicus ECMWF and Copernicus EU data showed they reached a record high of 20.96°C on 31 July 🌡️ This is the largest temperature anomaly for any July on record. #StateofClimate #ClimateChange

Global average sea surface temperatures typically peak in March. Yet, in 2023, Copernicus ECMWF and Copernicus EU data showed they reached a record high of 20.96°C on 31 July 🌡️ This is the largest temperature anomaly for any July on record. #StateofClimate #ClimateChange

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📢 Coming 19 March: The WMO #StateOfClimate Report 🔵The world is warming—what did 2024 reveal? 🔵Was it another record-breaking year? 🔵 How extreme were the weather events? 🔵What do the latest climate trends mean for our future? Stay tuned 🔗

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📢 Coming 19 March: The WMO #StateOfClimate Report 🔵The world is warming—what did 2024 reveal? 🔵Was it another record-breaking year? 🔵 How extreme were the weather events? 🔵What do the latest climate trends mean for our future? Stay tuned 🔗

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⚠️ Human activities have reduced the ocean’s ability to sustain and protect us. Due to rising sea levels, the ocean is increasingly becoming a threat rather than a lifelong ally. | 🌐 This is the #StateOfClimate. Full report:

⚠️ Human activities have reduced the ocean’s ability to sustain and protect us. Due to rising sea levels, the ocean is increasingly becoming a threat rather than a lifelong ally. | 🌐 This is the #StateOfClimate. Full report:

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Over 600 gigatons of glacier mass lost in a single year, the largest ice loss in five decades. 📊 Source: WMO State of Global Water Resources 2023 🔗 #Glaciers2025

Over 600 gigatons of glacier mass lost in a single year, the largest ice loss in five decades. 📊 Source: WMO State of Global Water Resources 2023 🔗 #Glaciers2025

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🌋 What role did meteorological conditions and a volcanic eruption play in the 2023 Antarctic ozone hole? 📊 This bulletin highlights growing evidence that the ozone layer is on track for long-term recovery. 🌐 #WorldOzoneDay:

🌋 What role did meteorological conditions and a volcanic eruption play in the 2023 Antarctic ozone hole? 📊 This bulletin highlights growing evidence that the ozone layer is on track for long-term recovery. 🌐 #WorldOzoneDay:

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🌍 The Cost of Inaction > Action ✅ Early warnings save lives, build resilience, and deliver a 10x return. Support National Meteorological Services to ensure science-based action.

🌍 The Cost of Inaction > Action ✅ Early warnings save lives, build resilience, and deliver a 10x return. Support National Meteorological Services to ensure science-based action.

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Watch United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres' message about the emerging El Niño that is set to influence global temperature and rainfall patterns, increasing the risk of extreme weather in the coming months. More information ➡️

Watch United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres' message about the emerging El Niño that is set to influence global temperature and rainfall patterns, increasing the risk of extreme weather in the coming months. More information ➡️

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Europe is warming >2x as fast as the global average, reducing snow & ice cover. High air temperatures, drought, heatwaves & record ocean temperatures affect regions from the Arctic to the Mediterranean. European State of Climate #ESOTC2025 out now. ➡️

Europe is warming >2x as fast as the global average, reducing snow & ice cover. High air temperatures, drought, heatwaves & record ocean temperatures affect regions from the Arctic to the Mediterranean. European State of Climate #ESOTC2025 out now. ➡️

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🔴OUT NOW: WMO #StateOfClimate in Asia 2025 Dangerous heat, devastating rainfall, flooding & severe drought affected millions of people across Asia. Explore the climate indicators, extreme events, impacts & risks that defined Asia's climate in 2025:

🔴OUT NOW: WMO #StateOfClimate in Asia 2025 Dangerous heat, devastating rainfall, flooding & severe drought affected millions of people across Asia. Explore the climate indicators, extreme events, impacts & risks that defined Asia's climate in 2025:

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Fueled by unusually warm ocean waters in the tropical Pacific, El Niño conditions are developing and are set to influence global temperature and rainfall patterns. Here's what you need to know.

Fueled by unusually warm ocean waters in the tropical Pacific, El Niño conditions are developing and are set to influence global temperature and rainfall patterns. Here's what you need to know.

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Extreme weather & climate events affected 13+ million people & caused 3000+ deaths in Africa in 2025. Only 40% of countries have multi-hazard #EarlyWarnings, but signs point to improvement in preparedness & response. 🆕WMO #StateOfClimate in Africa 2025:

Extreme weather & climate events affected 13+ million people & caused 3000+ deaths in Africa in 2025. Only 40% of countries have multi-hazard #EarlyWarnings, but signs point to improvement in preparedness & response. 🆕WMO #StateOfClimate in Africa 2025:

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The WMO Hurricane Committee has retired the name Melissa because of the destruction it caused in the Caribbean in 2025. It will be replaced by Molly on the list of rotating names.

The WMO Hurricane Committee has retired the name Melissa because of the destruction it caused in the Caribbean in 2025. It will be replaced by Molly on the list of rotating names.

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The world just had the hottest week on record, according to preliminary data. It follows the hottest June on record, with unprecedented sea surface temperatures and record-low Antarctic sea ice extent. #StateOfClimate 🔗

The world just had the hottest week on record, according to preliminary data. It follows the hottest June on record, with unprecedented sea surface temperatures and record-low Antarctic sea ice extent. #StateOfClimate 🔗

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The last 11 years have been the hottest years ever recorded. Earth’s energy imbalance has reached its highest than at any time in observed history, with heat reaching deeper into the ocean. This is the Global #StateOfClimate 2025. Read: #WorldMetDay

The last 11 years have been the hottest years ever recorded. Earth’s energy imbalance has reached its highest than at any time in observed history, with heat reaching deeper into the ocean. This is the Global #StateOfClimate 2025. Read: #WorldMetDay

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New #StateofClimate update from WMO and @MetOffice: 66% chance that annual global surface temperature will temporarily exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for at least one of next 5 years 98% likelihood that at least one of next five years will be warmest on record.

New #StateofClimate update from WMO and @MetOffice: 66% chance that annual global surface temperature will temporarily exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for at least one of next 5 years 98% likelihood that at least one of next five years will be warmest on record.

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Record heat, drought, extreme rainfall & tropical cyclones hit communities & economies across Latin America & the Caribbean in 2025. Glacier melt increased floods & water security risks. WMO #StateofClimate in Latin America & the Caribbean 2025, OUT NOW. ↪️

Record heat, drought, extreme rainfall & tropical cyclones hit communities & economies across Latin America & the Caribbean in 2025. Glacier melt increased floods & water security risks. WMO #StateofClimate in Latin America & the Caribbean 2025, OUT NOW. ↪️

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We are likely to experience a new warmest year on record in the next 5 years. New World Meteorological Organization & Met Office report shows that annual global mean near-surface temperatures from 2026–2030 are likely to range between 1.3°C - 1.9°C above the 1850-1900 average.

We are likely to experience a new warmest year on record in the next 5 years. New World Meteorological Organization & Met Office report shows that annual global mean near-surface temperatures from 2026–2030 are likely to range between 1.3°C - 1.9°C above the 1850-1900 average.

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#ClimateChange shocks increased in 2022. Ocean heat and sea level rise at record levels. Antarctic sea ice hit a new low. Extreme glacier melt in Europe. #StateOfClimate report highlights the huge socio-economic cost of droughts, floods, and heatwaves.🔗

#ClimateChange shocks increased in 2022. Ocean heat and sea level rise at record levels. Antarctic sea ice hit a new low. Extreme glacier melt in Europe. #StateOfClimate report highlights the huge socio-economic cost of droughts, floods, and heatwaves.🔗

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2023 is set to be the warmest year on record! 🔴 Greenhouse gas levels continue to increase 🔴 Record sea surface temperatures and sea level rise 🔴 Record low Antarctic sea ice The WMO provisional #StateOfClimate report informs negotiations at #COP28:

2023 is set to be the warmest year on record! 🔴 Greenhouse gas levels continue to increase 🔴 Record sea surface temperatures and sea level rise 🔴 Record low Antarctic sea ice The WMO provisional #StateOfClimate report informs negotiations at #COP28:

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Climate change is taking a major human, economic and environmental toll in Europe, the fastest-warming continent of the world. This is the #StateOfClimate in Europe.

Climate change is taking a major human, economic and environmental toll in Europe, the fastest-warming continent of the world. This is the #StateOfClimate in Europe.

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This new app can be your time machine to revisit past weather. Weather Replay from @copernicusecmwf enables anyone to revisit the weather anywhere on the globe, hour by hour, from January 1940 up to a few days before present. Try it out 👉

This new app can be your time machine to revisit past weather. Weather Replay from @copernicusecmwf enables anyone to revisit the weather anywhere on the globe, hour by hour, from January 1940 up to a few days before present. Try it out 👉

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Happy #WorldMetDay! This year is exceptional, as we mark 150 years of meteorological progress and ambitious priorities, including #EarlyWarningsForAll and much more ambitious #ClimateAction. Join Us! 🔗

Happy #WorldMetDay! This year is exceptional, as we mark 150 years of meteorological progress and ambitious priorities, including #EarlyWarningsForAll and much more ambitious #ClimateAction. Join Us! 🔗

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The past 8 years were the warmest on record globally, fueled by ever-rising greenhouse gas concentrations and accumulated heat, according to 6 leading international temperature datasets consolidated by the World Meteorological Organization. #StateOfClimate. Press release ➡️

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The past 8 years were the warmest on record globally, fueled by ever-rising greenhouse gas concentrations and accumulated heat, according to 6 leading international temperature datasets consolidated by the World Meteorological Organization. #StateOfClimate. Press release ➡️

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🌧️ The Valencia region was worst affected, with many places receiving more than 300 l/m². On 29/30 Oct, a weather station in Chiva received 491 l/m² in just eight hours - the equivalent of a year's worth of rainfall, according to AEMET. 📖

🌧️ The Valencia region was worst affected, with many places receiving more than 300 l/m². On 29/30 Oct, a weather station in Chiva received 491 l/m² in just eight hours - the equivalent of a year's worth of rainfall, according to AEMET. 📖

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Good news from #AMS2023: The ozone layer is on track to recover within four decades. Press release ➡️ Executive summary ➡️ Partners 🤝🏽 UN Environment Programme, NOAA, NASA, European Commission

Good news from #AMS2023: The ozone layer is on track to recover within four decades. Press release ➡️ Executive summary ➡️ Partners 🤝🏽 UN Environment Programme, NOAA, NASA, European Commission

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🌐 Today at #COP29 we release the latest #StateOfClimate global update and the message is clear: 📈 2024 is on track to be hottest year on record as warming temporarily hits 1.5°C 🔗 Full report:

🌐 Today at #COP29 we release the latest #StateOfClimate global update and the message is clear: 📈 2024 is on track to be hottest year on record as warming temporarily hits 1.5°C 🔗 Full report:

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