What is Mauritius meteorological Services?
What is Mauritius meteorological Services?
MISSION. To provide accurate and timely weather and climate services and early warnings for natural hazards for enhanced socio-economic development of the Republic of Mauritius. The MMS is responsible for the provision of weather, climate services and warnings for hydro-meteorological hazards and tsunamis.
Where is the meteorological station found in Mauritius?
Meteorological stations are situated all over the island together with outstations in Rodrigues, Agalega and St Brandon islands and the headquarters is found at Vacoas.
Which class is the cyclone in Mauritius?
Cyclone Warning
| CLASS I | Issued 36-48 hours before Mauritius or Rodrigues is likely to be affected by gusts reaching 120 km/h. |
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| CLASS IV | Issued when gusts of 120 km/h have been recorded in some places and are expected to continue. |
| TERMINATION | Issued when there is no longer any risk of gusts exceeding 120 km/h. |
Which class is in force in Mauritius?
A cyclone warning class I is in force in Mauritius. The public in Mauritius is advised to take preliminary precautions. Today the weather will be partly cloudy with few passing showers mainly to the east, the south and the Central Plateau.
Does Mauritius have Class 1?
The cyclone warning system for Mauritius is established by the Mauritian Meteorological Services. They range from Class 1 to Class 4 depending on the probability of the storm affecting Mauritius. Class 1 is issued 36 – 48 hours before Mauritius is likely to be affected by a depression or a cyclone.
What is a Class 4 cyclone?
Class IV: Issued when gusts of 120 km/h have been recorded in some places and are expected to continue. Termination: Issued when there is no longer any risk of gusts exceeding 120 km/h.
Is meteorology a science?
Meteorology is the scientific study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting.
What does meteorologically mean?
(mē′tē-ə-rŏl′ə-jē) n. The science that deals with the phenomena of the atmosphere, especially weather and weather conditions.
What is a Class 2 cyclone?
Class 2 is issued so as to allow 12 hours of daylight before the occurrence of gusts of 120 km/h. Class 3 is issued in time to allow 6 hours of daylight before the advent of 120 km/h gusts. Class 4 is issued when gusts of 120 km/h have occurred and are expected to continue.
