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Met Communicators Meeting: In discussion about communication, warnings, weather services and the public.

Date & Time:: Afternoon of 11 September 2025
Where: Side meeting room Lili Novy
Addressed to: Open to all participants of the MetComms group (we welcome new members who wish to join at any time, especially during the EMS Annual Meeting). This group is especially useful to communicators, broadcast meteorologists, warning coordinators, people working with Meteoalarm.
Format: Hybrid (in-person & online for group participants)
Responsible persons: Filip Bukowski & Valentina Grasso

Description

This workshop/roundtable for MetComms international group in weather communications, is designed for weather communicators, broadcast meteorologists and scientists in forecast dissemination & action. The aim of our initiative and the style of this group is to be very practical, leaving plenty of room for discussion, exchange, and even unstructured dialogue. We hope to discuss and refine communication strategies in weather practice and forecasting, emphasising the effective delivery of impacts and warnings. Key topics include ensuring user comprehension, integrating design-driven forecasts, and addressing warning styles. We also exchange experiences of best practice in communicating with stakeholders and local authorities. The session will be conducted in a hybrid mode, accommodating both in-person and virtual participants of the group. We welcome attendees from diverse backgrounds that wish to join our efforts in collaborative communication.