WMO Fact Sheets

These fact sheets provide further information on topics relevant to WMO's work.

Tropical cyclone naming

Classification of tropical cyclones

Characteristics of tropical cyclones

Heatwave naming

Tropical cyclones and their related hazards

Tropical cyclone climatology

Climate change and heatwaves

Tropical cyclone forecasting

WMO Statement on Weather Modification

Safety at Sea

How the ocean shapes weather and climate

Collecting ocean observations