The September 2025 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, interviews and features, including:
COVER STORY: HOMELAND SECURITY : As geopolitical tensions escalate and AI advances, national weather services face a growing risk: their critical data systems are increasingly vulnerable to targeted cyberattacks.
FORECASTING UNDER FIRE : After a crippling ransomware attack in January 2025, South African Weather Service CEO Ishaam Abader reflects on resilience, recovery, and why no weather service can afford complacency.
A BIRD’S-EYE-VIEW : MTI speaks to NASA and ISRO ahead of the launch of NISAR, a ground breaking Earth observation satellite that will deliver unprecedented insights into climate, ecosystems, and natural hazards using dual-frequency radar technology.
SCIENCE FOR ACTION : The WMO highlights the importance of collaboration and partnerships to embrace next-generation technology, such as artificial intelligence, as it celebrates its 75th anniversary.
CROWD CONTROL : From smartphones to sailboats, citizen-generated weather data is transforming forecasting accuracy while raising important questions about access, equity, and the reliability of crowd-sourced information.
SERVE AND PROTECT : Advanced weather forecasting technologies are giving today’s militaries a critical operational edge, from planning missions with AI-powered simulations to deploying drones for rapid, real-time atmospheric data.
