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  • Acknowledgement - The training resources listed in this collection were developed by various individuals, projects and organizations.  Please make sure to attribute the authors appropriately when using these resources in the training you provide.

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      • Readings


        Guidelines for Nowcasting Techniques

        This document provides information and knowledge on how to implement a nowcasting system with the resources available to NMHSs, and an understanding of the current state of science and technology. Published by WMO.

        Guidelines on Ensemble Prediction Systems and Forecasting

        These guidelines are intended to provide some general advice to forecasters and forecast providers on the effective use of EPS, and on what EPS can and cannot be expected to provide. A general working knowledge of the principles and use of NWP is assumed. Published by WMO.

        Manual on the Global Data-processing and Forecasting System. Volume I – Global Aspects

        This Manual is designed to facilitate cooperation in data-processing and forecasting among WMO Members; to specify obligations of Members in the implementation of the World Weather Watch (WWW) Global Data processing and Forecasting System (GDPFS);and to ensure adequate uniformity and standardization in the practices and procedures. Prepared by WMO.


      • Videos


        Basic Weather Theory

        This video presents an introduction to the basic weather theory, with emphasis on the atmosphere, atmospheric circulation, atmospheric pressure, and wind patterns.
        By Nicholas Williams

        Monitoring the weather

        Recorded lecture about monitoring of weather. It provides explanation of some basic characteristics of the atmosphere and weather.
        By Michele M., Yavapai College

        Weather Basics: Clouds and Precipitation

        Video about clouds, how they form, and the different types. It also presents the varieties of precipitation that fall from clouds, and what causes them.
        By the National Weather Service La Crosse, WI

        Meteorology II

        Recorded presentation about severe weather and how it works: from fog, to thunderstorms, to icing.
        By Private Pilot Study, a free online aviation study group

        Severe Weather

        A broadcast on severe weather, including storms and tornados.
        By C. Jackson

        Anatomy of a Super Storm

        Video about the deadly storms of April 2017 (USA). Data from NOAA's satellite GOES-16 is used to show the storms' formations.
        By SciShow News

        Forecasting Organized Severe Storms: Basic Ingredients and Pattern Recognition

        Basic ingredients and pattern recognition that the forecasters can use to assess severe-weather potential.
        By Dr. Ariel E. Cohen, National Weather Service Topeka, KS



      • Games


        Meteorology & Flash Floods Quiz

        This game tests meteorological understanding related to flash floods. This resource is directed to forecaster training. Can be played online or printed to use in training events. Prepared by WMO-FFGS.

        FFGS & Weather Forecasting Quiz

        Questions in this quiz address elements of weather forecasting within FFGS. This resource is directed to forecaster training. Can be played online or printed to use in training events. Prepared by WMO-FFGS.

        Make a Thunderstorm

         

        This interactive game provides good illustration of processes that are required for development of a thunderstorm. Prepared by UCAR.

        Create a Snowstorm

         

        Interactive game providing opportunity to check understanding of how the position of high and low pressure systems can cause a snowstorm. Prepared by UCAR.

        Numerical Weather Prediction Models and Forecasting - Describe Terms

         

        Spin the wheel to be given a NWP term to explain. This resource is directed to forecaster's training. Fun game to play online in group training events. Prepared by WMO-FFGS.

        Supercell Storm

         

        Interactive game where players can check their knowledge of elements of a supercell storm. Provided by PurposeGames.



      • Online Courses


        Principles of Convection I: Buoyancy and CAPE

        This module provides a brief overview of Buoyancy and CAPE, including topics such as the origin of atmospheric buoyancy, estimating buoyancy using the CAPE and Lifted Index, factors that affect buoyancy including entrainment of mid-level air, water loading, convective inhibition, and the origin of convective downdrafts.
        By COMET® Program

        Principles of Convection II: Using Hodographs

        This lesson provides a basic understanding of how to plot and interpret hodographs, with application to convective environments.
        By COMET® Program

        Principles of Convection III: Shear and Convective Storms

        This module discusses the role of wind shear in the structure and evolution of convective storms. Using the concept of horizontal vorticity, the module demonstrates how shear enhances uplift, leading to longer-lived supercell and multicell storms.
        By COMET® Program

        Tropical Mesoscale Convective Systems

        This module covers all modes of MCSs with a strong focus on the tropics and the different aspects that brings to MCS development, maintenance, and structure. It describes conceptual models of MCSs and the dynamical and physical processes that influence their evolution.
        By COMET® Program

        Tropical Severe Local Storms

        This module provides a brief overview of severe local storms in the tropics. Basic ingredients for thunderstorms and assessment of thunderstorm potential from soundings are described.
        By COMET® Program

        Tropical Mesoscale and Local Circulations

        This interactive module is part of an online university-level tropical synoptic meteorology course, which helps international meteorologists meet basic instructional requirements.
        By COMET® Program

        Local Tropical Cyclone Precipitation Forecasting and Communication

        This lesson introduces learners to the challenges in predicting and communicating localized tropical cyclone (TC) rainfall threats.
        By COMET® Program

        Introduction to Tropical Meteorology, 2nd Edition, Chapter 1: Introduction

        This module introduces learners to tropical meteorology including various methods of defining the tropics. An overview of energy balance and the global climate system is presented.
        By COMET® Program

        Introduction to Tropical Meteorology, 2nd Edition: Chapter 7: Synoptic and Mesoscale Systems

        This module examines the wide-variety of synoptic and mesoscale weather systems that affect the tropics, including, tropical easterly waves, upper tropospheric troughs, monsoon depressions, subtropical cyclones, westerly wind bursts, and cold fronts.
        By COMET® Program

        Introduction to Tropical Meteorology, 2nd Edition, Chapter 8: Tropical Cyclones

        This module describes tropical cyclones' seasonal and geographic variability and controls, decadal cycles, and history of naming conventions.
        By COMET® Program

        Severe Convection: Mesoscale Convective Systems

        This module describes typical system evolution by examining squall line, bow echo, and MCC characteristics throughout their life cycles.
        By COMET® Program

        Snowmelt Processes: International Edition

        This module examines the influences of environmental conditions on snowfall distribution, snowpack structure, snowpack-environment energy exchange, and finally, the rate and amount of snowmelt itself.
        By COMET® Program

        Effective Use of NWP in the Forecast Process: Introduction

        This lesson is the introduction for the "NWP training series: Effective Use of NWP in the Forecast Process". It demonstrates the value added by human forecasters to NWP forecasts through recent precipitation verification.
        By COMET® Program

        NWP Training Series Course 1 NWP Basis and Background

        NWP Basics and Background, is the first course in the "NWP training series: Effective Use of NWP in the Forecast Process". Course 1 includes lessons on how the forecast is affected by the basic building blocks of model systems, such as the dynamics, physics, and assimilation. Additional lessons introduce new tools, such as downscaling of NWP model data, bias correction, and ensemble systems.
        By COMET® Program

        NWP Training Series Course 2: Using and Adding Value to NWP in the Forecast Process

        Using and Adding Value to NWP in the Forecast Process, is the second course in the "NWP training series: Effective Use of NWP in the Forecast Process". Course 2 contains material on using NWP in the forecast process. These lessons are accompanied by brief WES caselets to reinforce the operational application of key concepts.
        By COMET® Program

        Adding Value to NWP Guidance

        This lesson includes use of the methods and tools from "Course 2 of Effective Use of NWP in the Forecast Process" (module presented above). The purpose of this module is to train operational meteorologists how to maximize opportunities to add value to NWP forecasts.
        By COMET® Program

        How Mesoscale Models Work

        This module is an introduction to mesoscale models. Aimed to improve the understanding of how the models work and how to evaluate model-generated forecast products.
        By COMET® Program

        NWP Essentials: NWP and Forecasting

        This module introduces forecasters to the complex and multifaceted process for creating a forecast. It also discusses how NWP fits into that process.
        By COMET® Program

        Optimizing the Use of Model Data Products

        This module guides the learner through the abundance of model data, supporting the understanding and interpretation of the model’s story.
        By COMET® Program

        Introduction to Ensemble Prediction

        This webcast is a shorter companion to the "Ensemble Prediction Explained" (another module by COMET), focusing more directly on immediate operational needs. Introductory content includes the role of ensemble forecasts, presentation of basic ensemble forecasting terms, and discussion of how ensemble prediction systems (EPSs) are created.
        By COMET® Program

        Limitations of High-Resolution NWP Models

        This scenario-based lesson examines how the limitations of high-resolution NWP forecasts affect their analyses and forecasts of winter and severe weather, and how best to use the output in light of the limitations.
        By COMET® Program

        Communicating Forecast Uncertainty

        This scenario-based lesson introduces the topic of communicating forecast uncertainty to decision-makers, such as emergency managers, related industry professionals, the public, and other end-users.
        By COMET® Program

        Ten Common NWP Misconceptions

        This lesson introduces forecasters to ten of the most commonly encountered or significant misconceptions about NWP models.
        By COMET® Program

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