Abstract

Competency requirements for public weather forecasters, as well as knowledge and skills necessary for their implementation, that were developed and recommended for practical use by the World Meteorological Organization, are presented. Basic skills of working with radar and satellite data are described. The importance of the weather forecaster competency compliance with the presented requirements is emphasized, as well as a need for proper competency assessment and, if necessary, further training in order to improve the quality of weather forecasts and storm warnings. Keywords: competency, weather forecasters, weather forecasting, knowledge and skills, competency assessment, training

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