Thomas Townsend

Met Éireann researcher in environmental monitoring and laboratory processes with a love of travel, tennis, environment, cultures and all things international!

[Climate Services @ Met Éireann @METclimate]

The latest WASITUS attribution study shows that the record breaking temperatures experienced on 26th May 2026 in Ireland would not have been possible without the presence of human-caused climate change.

More details here - https://t.co/HBol0FaIFh

[Thomas Townsend @tomast23]

May temperature record broken by over 2C - Met Éireann https://t.co/2rvSKKh4QB via @rte

[Earth @earthcurated]

This video captures the dramatic “Levante” effect on the Rock of Gibraltar.

The Levante is a warm, moist easterly wind blowing from the Mediterranean Sea. As it meets the steep cliffs of the Rock, the air is forced upward, cools rapidly, and condenses — forming spectacular clouds, mist, and fog that often shroud the famous landmark.
via: The Met Office

[Thomas Townsend @tomast23]

Another Outreach school visit, another chance to inspire the next generation.

#outreach #observations #weatherclimate

[Thomas Townsend @tomast23]

Insightful and productive talks, breakout meetings, workshops... this week in Geneva at the WMO-GAW Symposium, the first in-person one since 2017!
@WMO #GlobalAtmosphereWatch

[Thomas Townsend @tomast23]

Never used this Gathertown app to view posters and interact virtually! @WMO #GlobalAtmosphereWatchSymposium

[Thomas Townsend @tomast23]

At least the air is getting a breather with reduced traffic at a standstill and missed flights...but for non essential and non emergency travel that is... #fuelprotest

[Thomas Townsend @tomast23]

Wow, did you ever think you'd see the day, look at the Dublin traffic this morning! At least the environment is one thing that will benefit from it! 😮 #fuelcrisis

[World Meteorological Organization @WMO]

#WorldMetDay
🔴 LIVE NOW: https://t.co/6bCg1eVnpb

[Thomas Townsend @tomast23]

Happy World Met Day and a Happy Stone/Double Sapphire Anniversary to @MetEireann ! #WorldMetDay @WMO 🎉🌍🌦️

[World Meteorological Organization @WMO]

Today is World Meteorological Day 🌍
Only by observing today can we protect tomorrow.

Be part of #WorldMetDay—and explore the findings of the WMO Global #StateOfClimate 2025.

🔴 LIVE at 1500 CET: https://t.co/rWdP3ZpR4u
🎧 Live interpretation in all @UN official languages

[World Meteorological Organization @WMO]

🌏Forecasts depend on access to 24/7 global observations. Yet many stations in least developed and & small island developing states are non-operational or reporting inconsistently.
We must bridge this gap.
Join us tomorrow for #WorldMetDay. Get involved.
🔴https://t.co/uBCexfyibr

[RTÉ News @rtenews]

The European Union body that monitors atmospheric conditions has warned that air quality across several European countries, including Ireland, will deteriorate over the next few days
https://t.co/3aHpDn7rSp

[World Meteorological Organization @WMO]

3⃣ days to go before #WorldMetDay 2026!
From land and oceans to air and space, millions of observations gathered through WMO's integrated global observing system allow us to observe today to protect tomorrow.
Explore how: https://t.co/xySWb7HrK3

[World Meteorological Organization @WMO]

Celebrate #WorldMetDay with us!
Behind each forecast are millions of observations transmitted through an extraordinary & unique global network coordinated by the WMO.
On 23 March, explore why observations matter for protecting communities today & tomorrow.
https://t.co/QVUjlBNzzd

[Copernicus ECMWF @CopernicusECMWF]

#CopernicusAtmosphere dust aerosol optical depth forecast shows a massive #SaharanDust plume crossing NW Africa, W Mediterranean + parts of Europe through the first week of March.

Read the article ⬇️

[Copernicus EU @CopernicusEU]

In Feb 2025, NE Morocco 🇲🇦 was affected by severe drought, with sparse vegetation visible across the landscape.

🌱 1 year later, the same region appears markedly different in #CopernicusEU satellite imagery following intense 🌧️

🔗 https://t.co/FcEozqRfGD

#ImageOfTheDay

[Thomas Townsend @tomast23]

Excursion down the road with the Transition Years and perfect '4 seasons in an hour' weather! @botanicgardens #weatherstation #transitionyear🌡️ 🌂 🌦️

[@ClontarfTimes @ClontarfTimes1]

...and high-tide is not for 30 minutes...
#Clontarf #DublinBayArea #slipway

[Thomas Townsend @tomast23]

Something positive to focus on for future planning regarding the current flooding crisis of my hometown... #naturebasedsolutions #floodingireland #thomastown