[HTML][HTML] Variability and predictability of West African droughts: a review on the role of sea surface temperature anomalies
B Rodríguez-Fonseca, E Mohino… - Journal of …, 2015 - journals.ametsoc.org
The Sahel experienced a severe drought during the 1970s and 1980s after wet periods in
the 1950s and 1960s. Although rainfall partially recovered since the 1990s, the drought had …
the 1950s and 1960s. Although rainfall partially recovered since the 1990s, the drought had …
The possible role of local air pollution in climate change in West Africa
Abstract The climate of West Africa is characterized by a sensitive monsoon system that is
associated with marked natural precipitation variability. This region has been and is …
associated with marked natural precipitation variability. This region has been and is …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of climate variability on yields of selected staple food crops in northern Ghana
Agriculture in Ghana is vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate variability. This poses a
challenge to food security across the country. Despite this vulnerability, limited research has …
challenge to food security across the country. Despite this vulnerability, limited research has …
The role of moist convection in the West African monsoon system: Insights from continental‐scale convection‐permitting simulations
JH Marsham, NS Dixon… - Geophysical …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Predicting the West African monsoon (WAM) remains a major challenge for weather
and climate models. We compare multiday continental‐scale simulations of the WAM that …
and climate models. We compare multiday continental‐scale simulations of the WAM that …
[HTML][HTML] Contrasting changes in hydrological processes of the Volta River basin under global warming
M Dembélé, M Vrac, N Ceperley… - Hydrology and earth …, 2022 - hess.copernicus.org
A comprehensive evaluation of the impacts of climate change on water resources of the
West Africa Volta River basin is conducted in this study, as the region is expected to be …
West Africa Volta River basin is conducted in this study, as the region is expected to be …
[HTML][HTML] On Tanzania's precipitation climatology, variability, and future projection
We investigate historical and projected precipitation in Tanzania using observational and
climate model data. Precipitation in Tanzania is highly variable in both space and time due …
climate model data. Precipitation in Tanzania is highly variable in both space and time due …
[HTML][HTML] Seasonal forecasts for regional onset of the West African monsoon
M Vellinga, A Arribas, R Graham - Climate dynamics, 2013 - Springer
Abstract The West African monsoon has over the years proven difficult to represent in global
coupled models. The current operational seasonal forecasting system of the UK Met Office …
coupled models. The current operational seasonal forecasting system of the UK Met Office …
[HTML][HTML] Decadal prediction of the Sahelian precipitation in CMIP5 simulations
In this study the capability of eight state-of-the-art ocean–atmosphere coupled models in
predicting the monsoonal precipitation in the Sahel on a decadal time scale is assessed. To …
predicting the monsoonal precipitation in the Sahel on a decadal time scale is assessed. To …
[HTML][HTML] Seasonal variability and predictability of agro-meteorological indices: Tailoring onset of rainy season estimation to meet farmers' needs in Ghana
Reliable information on onset of the rainy season is important for local agriculture planning
in Ghana. We examine the (i) trend and variability of onset in local observations to better …
in Ghana. We examine the (i) trend and variability of onset in local observations to better …
Changes in the interannual SST-forced signals on West African rainfall. AGCM intercomparison
Abstract Rainfall over West Africa shows strong interannual variability related to changes in
Sea Surface Temperature (SST). Nevertheless, this relationship seem to be non-stationary …
Sea Surface Temperature (SST). Nevertheless, this relationship seem to be non-stationary …