Integrating prediction of precipitation and hydrology for early actions: the InPRHA project within the World Weather Research Programme

Despite advancements in science and technology, flood prediction and preparedness remain challenging due to uncertainties in forecasting atmospheric and hydrologic processes, limited real-time data, and communication barriers. The Integrating Prediction of Precipitation and Hydrology for Early Actio...

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Autores principales: Cattoën, C., Carr, R. H., Bennett, J., Dougherty, E., Fortin, V., Imhoff, R., Lee, G., Luo, Y., Mapedza, Everisto D., Polcher, J., Prabhakaran, T., Taylor, A., Leon, J. V., Phillips, S., Kleist, D., Ramos, M.-H., Caltabiano, N., Davis, C., De Coning, E.
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Publicado: American Meteorological Society 2025
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177788
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author Cattoën, C.
Carr, R. H.
Bennett, J.
Dougherty, E.
Fortin, V.
Imhoff, R.
Lee, G.
Luo, Y.
Mapedza, Everisto D.
Polcher, J.
Prabhakaran, T.
Taylor, A.
Leon, J. V.
Phillips, S.
Kleist, D.
Ramos, M.-H.
Caltabiano, N.
Davis, C.
De Coning, E.
author_browse Bennett, J.
Caltabiano, N.
Carr, R. H.
Cattoën, C.
Davis, C.
De Coning, E.
Dougherty, E.
Fortin, V.
Imhoff, R.
Kleist, D.
Lee, G.
Leon, J. V.
Luo, Y.
Mapedza, Everisto D.
Phillips, S.
Polcher, J.
Prabhakaran, T.
Ramos, M.-H.
Taylor, A.
author_facet Cattoën, C.
Carr, R. H.
Bennett, J.
Dougherty, E.
Fortin, V.
Imhoff, R.
Lee, G.
Luo, Y.
Mapedza, Everisto D.
Polcher, J.
Prabhakaran, T.
Taylor, A.
Leon, J. V.
Phillips, S.
Kleist, D.
Ramos, M.-H.
Caltabiano, N.
Davis, C.
De Coning, E.
author_sort Cattoën, C.
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description Despite advancements in science and technology, flood prediction and preparedness remain challenging due to uncertainties in forecasting atmospheric and hydrologic processes, limited real-time data, and communication barriers. The Integrating Prediction of Precipitation and Hydrology for Early Actions (InPRHA) project, a 5-yr initiative under the WMO’s World Weather Research Programme, is the first to bring together meteorology, hydrology, and social sciences within a steering committee to address these challenges. Building on knowledge from the High Impact Weather (HiWeather) project, InPRHA focuses on multihazard flood forecasting across the entire warning value chain from minutes to days, in a rapidly changing world. A key emphasis is understanding flood predictability and how uncertainties cascade through forecasting systems and are perceived, communicated, and acted upon by diverse stakeholders. This includes bridging research and operations, examining socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental challenges that influence risk perception and response. We propose key scientific questions across seven themes that address critical gaps in integrating predictions along the flood warning value chain. Addressing these gaps requires collaboration across disciplines and agencies. The project is structured into four work packages: DEFINE (identifying challenges), CONSTRUCT (gathering case studies), EXPERIMENT (scientific evaluations), and ENGAGE (community collaboration). Research will span rural, urban, and underdeveloped regions as well as countries with established warning systems, ensuring broad applicability. We invite scientists and practitioners from meteorology, hydrology, hydraulics, impacts, communication, human behavior, and economics to collaborate. By integrating disciplines and fostering transdisciplinary research, InPRHA aims to advance the science and practice of flood forecasting and early warnings to better protect vulnerable communities at risk.
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spelling CGSpace1777882025-11-14T10:51:59Z Integrating prediction of precipitation and hydrology for early actions: the InPRHA project within the World Weather Research Programme Cattoën, C. Carr, R. H. Bennett, J. Dougherty, E. Fortin, V. Imhoff, R. Lee, G. Luo, Y. Mapedza, Everisto D. Polcher, J. Prabhakaran, T. Taylor, A. Leon, J. V. Phillips, S. Kleist, D. Ramos, M.-H. Caltabiano, N. Davis, C. De Coning, E. hydrometeorology flood forecasting precipitation early warning systems decision making disaster preparedness Despite advancements in science and technology, flood prediction and preparedness remain challenging due to uncertainties in forecasting atmospheric and hydrologic processes, limited real-time data, and communication barriers. The Integrating Prediction of Precipitation and Hydrology for Early Actions (InPRHA) project, a 5-yr initiative under the WMO’s World Weather Research Programme, is the first to bring together meteorology, hydrology, and social sciences within a steering committee to address these challenges. Building on knowledge from the High Impact Weather (HiWeather) project, InPRHA focuses on multihazard flood forecasting across the entire warning value chain from minutes to days, in a rapidly changing world. A key emphasis is understanding flood predictability and how uncertainties cascade through forecasting systems and are perceived, communicated, and acted upon by diverse stakeholders. This includes bridging research and operations, examining socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental challenges that influence risk perception and response. We propose key scientific questions across seven themes that address critical gaps in integrating predictions along the flood warning value chain. Addressing these gaps requires collaboration across disciplines and agencies. The project is structured into four work packages: DEFINE (identifying challenges), CONSTRUCT (gathering case studies), EXPERIMENT (scientific evaluations), and ENGAGE (community collaboration). Research will span rural, urban, and underdeveloped regions as well as countries with established warning systems, ensuring broad applicability. We invite scientists and practitioners from meteorology, hydrology, hydraulics, impacts, communication, human behavior, and economics to collaborate. By integrating disciplines and fostering transdisciplinary research, InPRHA aims to advance the science and practice of flood forecasting and early warnings to better protect vulnerable communities at risk. 2025-07 2025-11-11T08:02:29Z 2025-11-11T08:02:29Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177788 en Open Access American Meteorological Society Cattoën, C.; Carr, R. H.; Bennett, J.; Dougherty, E.; Fortin, V.; Imhoff, R.; Lee, G.; Luo, Y.; Mapedza, E.; Polcher, J.; Prabhakaran, T.; Taylor, A.; Leon, J. V.; Phillips, S.; Kleist, D.; Ramos, M.-H.; Caltabiano, N.; Davis, C.; De Coning, E. 2025. Integrating prediction of precipitation and hydrology for early actions: the InPRHA project within the World Weather Research Programme. Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, 106(7):E1303-E1318. doi: https://doi.org/10.1175/BAMS-D-24-0332.1
spellingShingle hydrometeorology
flood forecasting
precipitation
early warning systems
decision making
disaster preparedness
Cattoën, C.
Carr, R. H.
Bennett, J.
Dougherty, E.
Fortin, V.
Imhoff, R.
Lee, G.
Luo, Y.
Mapedza, Everisto D.
Polcher, J.
Prabhakaran, T.
Taylor, A.
Leon, J. V.
Phillips, S.
Kleist, D.
Ramos, M.-H.
Caltabiano, N.
Davis, C.
De Coning, E.
Integrating prediction of precipitation and hydrology for early actions: the InPRHA project within the World Weather Research Programme
title Integrating prediction of precipitation and hydrology for early actions: the InPRHA project within the World Weather Research Programme
title_full Integrating prediction of precipitation and hydrology for early actions: the InPRHA project within the World Weather Research Programme
title_fullStr Integrating prediction of precipitation and hydrology for early actions: the InPRHA project within the World Weather Research Programme
title_full_unstemmed Integrating prediction of precipitation and hydrology for early actions: the InPRHA project within the World Weather Research Programme
title_short Integrating prediction of precipitation and hydrology for early actions: the InPRHA project within the World Weather Research Programme
title_sort integrating prediction of precipitation and hydrology for early actions the inprha project within the world weather research programme
topic hydrometeorology
flood forecasting
precipitation
early warning systems
decision making
disaster preparedness
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177788
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