Weather, Sea and Climate Service Centre

Division is responsible for weather services for the safety of us all, commercial weather services and expert services.

Finnish Meteorological Institute is a safety authority that is on duty around the clock. Photo: Mika Pakarinen / Keksi Agency.

The division is split into three operating units:

• Weather and Prediction Centre

• Customer Services

• Expert Services

Weather and Prediction Centre

Weather and Prediction Centre produces current and forecasted information about weather, oceanographic situation, climate and major natural disasters in Finland and other countries on 24/7 basis.

Centre is responsible for production of weather forecasts and weather warnings for citizens, media, government agencies, business, civil aviation and military. Centre is also active participant in international co-operation with other meteorological agencies.

Round-the-clock readiness will be raised accordingly for extreme weather, disruptions and other exceptional situations.

Weather and Safety Centre has had ISO 9001 quality management certification.