World Meteorological Day, observed annually on 23 March, commemorates the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1950. Each year, this day highlights a theme relevant to weather, climate, and water-related challenges. The theme for 2025, "Closing the Early Warning Gap Together," underscores the importance of global cooperation in enhancing early warning systems to protect communities from extreme weather and other climate-related hazards.
Early warning systems play a crucial role in disaster risk reduction, providing timely and accurate forecasts that enable governments, businesses, and individuals to take proactive measures. While many such systems have been put in place all over the world, gaps remain—especially in regions with limited access to meteorological infrastructure and technology. Strengthening these systems requires reliable, high-resolution weather data, advanced modelling, and widespread accessibility of forecasts.
meteoblue has been actively contributing to this effort by providing highly accurate hyperlocal weather forecasts, decades of comprehensive historical datasets, as well as climate data and risk assessments. The meteoblue Weather Warnings API delivers real-time alerts for extreme weather conditions, helping businesses, government agencies and individuals alike in responding effectively to potential threats. Additionally, the meteoblue Weather Maps offer interactive visualisations of current and forecasted weather warnings, enabling users to monitor weather developments and make informed decisions. The Weather Warnings map is also available in the meteoblue mobile app. Furthermore, meteoblue consistently supports research initiatives dedicated to advancing early warning systems and improving climate resilience.
At a time when scientific institutions are being undermined and experts dismissed, the need for independent, data-driven and reliable meteorology has never been more critical in safeguarding lives, economies, and the planet’s future. By improving early warning capabilities, the global meteorological community can help mitigate climate risks and protect vulnerable populations. As the World Meteorological Day 2025 approaches, meteoblue remains committed to advancing weather and climate services, ensuring that critical information reaches those who need it most.
For more information on the World Meteorological Day 2025, visit WMO’s official page.
