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This collection of maps provides climate forecast information on seasonal and subseasonal timescales to support decision-making by humanitarian aid agencies in the START Network

Click the tabs (top right) for links to the following useful maps:

Subseasonal Forecasts
Precipitation Tercile Probability Forecast
Calibrated Subseasonal Tercile categories precipitation real-time forecasts
Where is it expected to be wetter or drier than average?
These maps show where it is expected to be wetter or drier than average each week for four weeks into the future (select week from menu) for this time of year.
Where is it expected to be warmer or cooler than average?
These maps show where it is expected to be warmer or cooler than average each week for four weeks into the future (select week from menu) for this time of year.
Where is exceptionally heavy rainfall possible?
These maps show places in the world where a forecast model indicates that exceptionally heavy rainfall may occur in the next four weeks (select forecast week from menu) relative to what is normal for that location. THIS MAP PAGE IS CURRENTLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT.
Where are exceptionally warm or cold temperatures possible?
These maps show places in the world where a forecast model indicates that exceptionally warm or cold temperatures may occur in the next four weeks (select forecast week from menu) relative to what is normal for that location. THIS MAP PAGE IS CURRENTLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT.
How well can we predict subseasonal precipitation?
These maps show the correlation between the weekly precipitation forecast and observed weekly precipitation values, depending upon the month of year when the forecast is made and the weekly forecast leads (1 to 4 weeks into the future).
How well can we predict subseasonal temperature?
These maps show the correlation between the weekly temperature forecast and observed weekly temperature values, depending upon the month of year when the forecast is made and the weekly forecast leads (1 to 4 weeks into the future). THIS MAP PAGE IS CURRENTLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT.
Three-Month Forecasts
Are the next 3 months likely to be unusually wet or dry?
This map shows the likelihood that total 3-month precipitation will be unusually high or low.
Is it likely that unusually wet or dry conditions will end?
This map shows where current wet or dry conditions will likely end over the next 3 months.
Is it likely that unusually wet or dry conditions will continue?
This map shows where and how likely recent wet or dry conditions will continue over the next 3 months.
How Well Can We Predict Seasonal Climate?
This map shows where IRI 3-month forecasts are consistently good at predicting seasonal rainfall for at least one season of the year.
Country Pages
Philippines Hazards Information Resources
The hazards listed here impact the Philippines. This isn't an exhaustive list of hazards which impact the country. They have been highlighted by Start Fund members because they frequently impact the Philippines.
Bangladesh Hazards Information Resources
The hazards listed here impact Bangladesh. This isn't an exhaustive list of hazards which impact the country. They have been highlighted by Start Fund members because they frequently impact Bangladesh.
El Salvador Hazards Information Resources
The hazards listed here impact El Salvador. This isn't an exhaustive list of hazards which impact the country. They have been highlighted by Start Fund members because they frequently impact El Salvador.
Madagascar Hazards Information Resources
The hazards listed here impact Madagascar. This isn't an exhaustive list of hazards which impact the country. They have been highlighted by Start Fund members because they frequently impact Madagascar.
Pakistan Hazards Information Resources
The hazards listed here impact Pakistan. This isn't an exhaustive list of hazards which impact the country. They have been highlighted by Start Fund members because they frequently impact Pakistan.