 Potential predictability of weekly TC activity assessed by using predictors derived from observations  Forecast skills for weekly TC activity using MJO as an additional predictor

Temperatures remain warmer than normal across most of Afghanistan. These above-normal temperatures are more moderate in the higher elevations, but are far enough above normal that

Precipitation across most of Afghanistan is below normal as well (Figure 2) and as a result underground water sources, which are used for both drinking water and irrigation, have

We are now in the dry season (See Figure 3) and only light showers are expected along the Pakistan border. For the upcoming week, maximum temperatures will exceed 38 °C in

Temperature anomalies have eased since the beginning of July, although temperatures remain significantly above normal (Figure 2).. During the end of the wet season, the

Temperature anomalies have eased since the beginning of July, although temperatures remain moderately above normal (Figure 2).. Precipitation across most of Afghanistan was below

1) Much of Afghanistan has received below normal precipitation during the winter and spring, along with an early snow melt. 2) Extreme heat (maximum temperatures above 38 °C)

1) Much of Afghanistan has received below normal precipitation during the winter and spring, along with an early snow melt. 2) Locally heavy rainfall is possible across north-central

Precipitation across most of Afghanistan was below average from October - May as well and, as a result, underground water sources, used for both drinking water and irrigation,