FASTA project wins Royal Meteorological Society Innovation Award
The National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS), the University of Leeds and partners in Africa are celebrating the FASTA project, which has received a Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) Award.
The Award for Innovation in the Development of Computational Models, Tools or Visualisation recognises outstanding contributions to advancing meteorology through computational tools and data-driven innovation – highlighting the growing importance of accessible, real-time weather information in a changing climate.
Accepting the award, the FASTA team described the recognition as both an honour and a reflection of a shared mission. They said:
FASTA began with a simple but urgent question: how can we get life‑saving weather information to people who need it most, when they need it most? Across much of Africa, severe storms develop quickly, observations are limited, and access to timely warnings can make the difference between safety and disaster.
