Advances in Science and Research (Aug 2012)

An overview of a regional meteorology warning system

  • S. Gaztelumendi,
  • J. Egaña,
  • K. Otxoa-de-Alda,
  • R. Hernandez,
  • J. Aranda,
  • P. Anitua

DOI
https://doi.org/10.5194/asr-8-157-2012
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8
pp. 157 – 166

Abstract

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In this work we present a regional meteorology warning system, particularly the operational weather warning system used by the Basque Meteorology Agency (Euskalmet) for Basque Country. System considers different meteorological phenomena capable of generate warnings, and is based on combined thresholds criteria depending on particular weather event and area of territory where is applied. In this work we describe the most significant aspects related with the warning event definition and the warning bulletin. Conclusions from comparison with the former system (prior to 2009) and feedback from different users are presented.