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The new African Meteorological Satellite Application Facility (AMSAF), will produce highly localised forecasts covering a 0-6 hour timeframe - known as nowcasts. Nowcasting is critical for anticipating severe weather events such as thunderstorms, flash floods and high winds.
A network of four regional centres located in Senegal, Kenya, Cameroon and South Africa - working with the African Centre of Meteorological Application for Development - will generate tailored weather products and distribute them to meteorological services across the African continent.
By strengthening resilience to climate variability and extreme events, AMSAF also contributes to long-term development goals, helping to safeguard livelihoods and support economic stability.
By improving nowcasting, AMSAF will enable governments, emergency responders and communities to act more quickly and effectively in the face of severe weather. This can reduce loss of life, limit damage to infrastructure, support decision-making in aviation, transport, energy, and agriculture.
Severe weather events across parts of Africa have intensified in recent years, contributing to widespread flooding, damage to infrastructure, displacement and loss of life.
Millions of people are affected annually, highlighting the need for more timely, accurate and actionable weather information.
A new facility will harness next-generation satellite data to improve short-term weather forecasting across Africa, helping to prepare and protect people from severe weather impacts.
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NCAS’s involvement in AMSAF highlights the UK’s role as a global leader in atmospheric science, earth observation and climate services. AMSAF also contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals - from climate action and sustainable communities, to zero hunger and international partnerships.
We’re hiring an Atmospheric Remote Sensing Scientist 📡
If this sounds like the next step in your career - or someone in your network - please take a look and apply by Monday 6 July 2026.
Link to the vacancy below 👇
We’re proud to be part of the newly launched African Meteorological Satellite Application Facility (AMSAF), as members of the Technical Assistance Service Team.
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