Data Portal & Numerical Model Feeds
WRF 4km model downloads, seasonal threshold matrices, and 28-district impact registries
Numerical Model Feeds & Institutional Impact Data Portal
4-Day Horizon · 06:00 CAT Model Run
DCCMS WRF 4km · 06:00 CAT
IBF
4-Day WRF Point Forecast
Normal
Aware
Prepared
Act
| Date | Tmax (°C) | Tmin (°C) | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Warning Thresholds
Precipitation
Aware≥ 30 mm
Prepared≥ 50 mm
Act≥ 80 mm
Wind Speed
Aware≥ 10 m/s
Prepared≥ 15 m/s
Act≥ 20 m/s
Cold Stress
Aware≤ 10 °C
Prepared≤ 7 °C
Act≤ 5 °C
Heat Stress
Aware≥ 32 °C
Prepared≥ 35 °C
Act≥ 38 °C
Spell criteriaDry spell ≥7 days <1mmHeatwave ≥2 days ≥32°CCold spell ≥2 days ≤15°C
Model Output Files
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| Product | File | Coverage | Updated | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRF 3D Gridded Model Run | wrf_daily_EPA_d01_20260826_20260925.nc | 199 × 170 grid pts · 14 variables | 2026-08-26 06:00 UTC | 55.85 MB |
| IBF Hazard Warning Matrix | IBF_hazards_20260826.nc | 4-Day alert grids · Rain, Wind, Tmin, Tmax | 2026-08-26 06:00 UTC | 4.08 MB |
| Seasonal Spell Metrics | all_spell_metrics_20260824_20260923.nc | 30-Day aggregation · 9 spell variables | 2026-08-24 06:00 UTC | 3.68 MB |
District Hazard & Impact Summary
District | Region | Warning Status | 5-Day Rain | Dry Days (CDD) | Soil Moisture | Avg Max Temp | Farming Households |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operational Data Feeds
| Source | Type | Coverage | Frequency | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCCMS WRF 4km Model | NWP Gridded Forecast | National domain · 4km resolution | Daily 06:00 UTC | Live |
| DWR River Gauges | Hydrometric In-situ Telemetry | Shire, Ruo & Songwe catchments | 15-min stage | Schema Ready |
| CHIRPS Precipitation Engine | Satellite-Gauge Blend | National · 0.05° resolution | 10-day (Dekadal) | Phase B |
| WorldPop Exposure Mesh | Demographic Settlement Grid | All 28 districts · 100m grid | Annual projection | Operational |