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SWFDP- Eastern Caribbean Miami, USA 23 rd -26 th May 2017

SWFDP- Eastern Caribbean Miami, USA 23 rd -26 th May 2017. Mr. Billy Jeffers Manager Meteorological Services Argyle International Airport SVG. Introduction. Official name: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Area total: 389 sq. km (Saint Vincent 344 sq. km) Population: 110,000

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SWFDP- Eastern Caribbean Miami, USA 23 rd -26 th May 2017

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  1. SWFDP- Eastern CaribbeanMiami, USA 23rd-26thMay 2017 Mr. Billy Jeffers Manager Meteorological Services Argyle International Airport SVG

  2. Introduction • Official name: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) • Area total: 389 sq. km (Saint Vincent 344 sq. km) • Population: 110,000 • Geographic coordinates: 13 N 61 W • Location: 100 miles west of Barbados, 75 North north-east of Grenada.

  3. Operational Capacity • Observations Station. Argyle International Airport. • Operational hours:1000 UTC to 0200 UTC daily. • METARs (Hourly), SPECIs, Synoptic reports, Trend Forecast METAR TVSA 201800Z 06015KT SCT018 30/23 Q1015 TEMPO 5000 SHRA • Human resources: • 3 Forecasters (1 Senior-Level Technician, 2 Meteorologist) • 7 Entry-Level Technician (Observers). 6 of which are Mid-Level Technician (Climatology &Instruments)

  4. Organizational Structure Minister of National Security Air and sea Port Development Meteorological Assistants (7) Permanent Secretary Director of Airports Deputy Director of Airports Manager Meteorological Services Meteorological Forecaster (2)

  5. Observation Plot

  6. Forecasting Capability • Threshold flood/landslides: 50-75 mm in 12hr or less • Through (CMO) agreement, the Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) is responsible for providing forecast, watches & warnings for SVG. • Issue Public advisory/Bulletins, Watches, Warnings, Weather Reports via Email, Fax/Telephone & Social Media. • Weather recipients include, Radio & Television stations, Emergency Office (NEMO), Newspapers, other Government departments & NGOs. • Drafted SOPs (QMS)

  7. Hurricane Matthew • NOAA, MeteoFrance (SHERPA platform), CIMH (WRF), GFS etc.

  8. Tropical Wave eg. WRF-ARW

  9. WRF-ARW (Verification)

  10. Effects (Flooding)

  11. Expectations • Build human capacity. Additional training/ available positions. • CIMH: Training and products (NWPs & seasonal forecast). • MeteoFrance (SHERPA platform)Any additionally products or training. • Weather work station for forecasters. • Need to improve/expand communication channels for dissemination of warnings.

  12. Thank You QUESTIONS SVG Meteorological Services Argyle International Airport Phone/Fax: +1-784-458-4477 Email: svgmet@gmail.com

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