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Dr. Linda Hirons is a Research Fellow at the University of Leeds' School of Earth and Environment, specializing in climate science and meteorology with a focus on tropical weather systems, sub-seasonal forecasting, and climate impacts. Her work emphasizes improving forecast accuracy for regions like East Africa and enhancing climate services for agricultural and public health applications.
Key research areas include the Madden-Julian Oscillation's influence on East African rainfall, systematic biases in climate models affecting seasonal forecasts, and the application of sub-seasonal forecasts to mitigate droughts and meningitis outbreaks. She leads projects such as the African SWIFT initiative, fostering collaborative climate prediction advancements across Africa.
Dr. Hirons co-produces forecast products with stakeholders in Kenya, Ghana, and Nigeria, ensuring forecasts align with user needs for agriculture and disaster preparedness. Her contributions span over 35 peer-reviewed articles and reports, addressing both fundamental climate dynamics and applied forecasting challenges.
Her recent work evaluates ECMWF forecast performance during extreme rainfall events in Eastern Africa and strengthens weather forecast dissemination in Central Africa, highlighting her commitment to bridging scientific research with real-world impact.
