Drought monitoring

Really wrong rain forecast at Dominican Republic

idefix37 — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:35:39 GMT

@Antonio-Rivero-2 Apparently you are using the ECMWF model. Have you tried the other models in your area? I mean GFS, ICON, METEOBLUE and AROME ANT. In your other post you are talking about thunderstorms. It is very difficult for weather models to forecast them very precisely. So with stormy weather check different models and in addition the radar layer can help predict rain up to one hour in advance.

Problème d'affichage de l'animation du vent

idefix37 — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:59:32 GMT

@Danielbraun Have you looked at the link I provided here above ? Windy staff say that they know the issue and that they try to find a solution. So that means you cannot fix it yourself.

برف کی می آید چلندر

Amir Pasha — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:00:32 GMT

برف کی می آید چلندر

Sudden limitation to only 4 days

rralex89 — Thu, 22 May 2025 16:20:32 GMT

@Filip_K thanks! seems indeed like it's working now!

Drought Maps

moblahova — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:04:18 GMT

@jgbrown14 Hello, which drought monitoring layer are you referring to? Both Drought Intensity and Moisture anomaly show deviation from the long-term average for a specific place and time. For these, too, there might still be a negative anomaly if the soil is drier than usual (average of 1961-2010 period). On the other hand, the Soil Moisture layer shows actual modelled soil moisture content, so in case of a heavy rain event, this one should capture it in "real-time".

Why there is low rain levels in the UAE?

Jokesh — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:19:01 GMT

@Carlene-Lee said in Why there is low rain levels in the UAE?: The UAE gets very little rain mainly because it lies in a subtropical desert region. High-pressure systems dominate the area, causing dry air that suppresses cloud formation. It is also far from major rain-bearing weather systems, and its hot climate leads to high evaporation, reducing rainfall further. Gemini said You’ve hit the nail on the head regarding the geographical "stack" that makes the UAE so arid. To put it in technical terms, the UAE is essentially a victim of the Hadley Cell—the global atmospheric circulation pattern that dumps dry, high-pressure air directly over the subtropics. Since you are interested in technical systems and environmental modifications (like your vehicle's heater and cooling system projects), you might find the "engineered" side of UAE rainfall fascinating. Because the natural systems you described are so dominant, the UAE has become a world leader in Cloud Seeding.

Drought monitoring color scale

Carlene Lee — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:06:46 GMT

A drought monitoring color scale is used to show how severe drought conditions are in a region. Light colors (yellow) indicate abnormally dry conditions, while darker shades (orange to red) show moderate to extreme drought. The darkest colors (dark red or purple) represent exceptional drought, meaning severe water shortages and major impacts on agriculture and ecosystems.

Extract Windy Weather

Suty — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 01:43:34 GMT

@itasiga Hi, it is not possible to export any data from Windy.com

Windy Report

itasiga — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 01:19:00 GMT

Hi everyone. Please I need help. Can someone help me how to generate weather report in windy?

Access to InterSucho 9km Raw Data

Suty — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:05:40 GMT

@btwomey Do I understand right, that you would like to use this data via our API?

Not working.

Suty — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 14:40:34 GMT

@جواد-فزونی Hi there, can you please specify your situation? What device, system there do you use?

Is there an academic paper or white paper with the details?

idefix37 — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:27:52 GMT

@ayqiyidu An academic paper about the “Drought monitoring” layers ?

Conversion of SOIL MOISTURE (%) into Volumetric Content

idefix37 — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:27:16 GMT

@tony076 In Windy soil moisture is already expressed in %. So there is no need of conversion.

Aprovechamiento del agua

Beta Max — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:19:14 GMT

En mi pais,en España,la sequía es persistente y las lluvias caen de forma muy desigual.Una de las cantidades mas importantes del año ,caen en las costas mediterraneas de forma torrencial,causando grandes daños y arrasando poblaciones.Son grandes cantidades de agua que se pierden en el mar debido a su cercanía donde caen.Y mi pregunta es : con los adelantos técnicos existententes ¿no habría alguna forma de que toda ese agua torrencial fuese aprovechada,canalizada y almacenada para su uso y no se perdiera de la forma en la que se pierde?

Evaporation Layer

Suty — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 17:27:06 GMT

@StanChip Hi, except the new section of Drough monitoring, where you can check layers Drought intensity, Moisture anomaly and Soil moisture. There is anything new planned right now.

Does anyone have a snap shot of the moisture from november 15h 2021 off coast of washington?

Gkikas LGPZ — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 13:29:09 GMT

@L-K-4 Try https://sharaku.eorc.jaxa.jp/GSMaP/ [image: 1674409182395-24d878aa-c5f4-48c5-9faa-3a64866b3226-%CE%B5%CE%B9%CE%BA%CF%8C%CE%BD%CE%B1.png]

The total volume of rain bar is really small

idefix37 — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 23:17:19 GMT

@L-K-4 Could you explain what you mean in the title of your post? I can’t see a relation with the post itself. Concerning the Drought monitoring layers, you can see that 2 depths are considered in the soil profile, 0-40cm or 0-100cm. I don’t think that aquifers have an influence at these depths on wide scales. Here is additional information: https://community.windy.com/topic/18850/which-parameters-are-taken-into-account

deviated humidity pattern in winters

emiliowhite — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 12:08:24 GMT

You are right. If I don't use a humidifier, it bothers the inside of my nose and throat immediately.

Which Parameter for Agriculture should be considered in a Soild?

Mia Luna — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 11:54:15 GMT

You've provided an excellent summary of the key parameters used to evaluate soil suitability for agriculture! Here's a shorter version: Key Soil Suitability Parameters: Physical: Texture (sand/silt/clay), structure, drainage (affects water & nutrient retention) Chemical: pH, nutrient levels (N, P, K), presence of toxins (impact plant growth) Biological: Microorganism types & quantities (influence fertility & plant support) Climate: Temperature, rainfall, humidity (all affect suitability for specific crops) Topography: Slope & elevation (influence drainage & erosion) Irrigation: Water access (critical in low-rain or high-evaporation areas) Ideal Scenario: Balanced physical, chemical, and biological properties for plant growth, suited to local climate and topography.

Determining the Humidity Using Windy Pattern

upscalevalley001 — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 12:01:30 GMT

The humidity of the air can be determined by observing the wind patterns in a specific location. When the air is humid, the wind tends to be more calm and still. This is because the moisture in the air makes it more dense and heavier, making it harder for the wind to move. On the other hand, when the air is dry, the wind tends to be more gusty and turbulent. This is because the dry air is less dense and lighter, making it easier for the wind to move. To determine the humidity using wind patterns, pay attention to the strength and direction of the wind. If the wind is calm and still, it is likely that the air is humid. If the wind is gusty and turbulent, it is likely that the air is dry. In addition to wind patterns, other indicators of humidity include the presence of dew on surfaces, the amount of moisture in the soil, and the amount of evaporation from bodies of water. It is important to note that the humidity can change depending on various factors such as temperature, atmospheric pressure, and the amount of water vapor in the air. Therefore, it is not always possible to accurately determine the humidity based on wind patterns alone. Other methods, such as using a hygrometer or weather station, may be more reliable for measuring humidity.

Extent of Drought Measurements

idefix37 — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 07:34:53 GMT

@copypastelist Hi, Windy does not archive data.

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Drought data

surajgautam — Wed, 04 May 2022 08:47:50 GMT

@idefix37 Yes, I have mailed Monica but did not get any response.

Links

TZ — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 06:26:38 GMT

Forecast by @GiulianoMerlo :
https://community.windy.com/topic/18900/clima-tempo-stabile-ma-aumenta-la-siccità-nel-sud-italia-e-isole?_=1640240657904

Can you share more details on the methodology used to produce the drought layers?

moblahova — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 22:03:39 GMT

@wadhwa Hello, you can find more detailed information about the model setup in Řehoř et al. 2021.