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**Author:** [@Frank\_Lieber](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Frank_Lieber)\ **Replies:** 0
For the latest news and updates about our other products and services --- ## [🚀 New Dataset Published on vegetation characteristics](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/new-dataset-published-on-vegetation-characteristics/11288)
**Author:** [@Francesca\_Di\_Giuseppe](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Francesca_Di_Giuseppe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 February 2025 12:09 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/new-dataset-published-on-vegetation-characteristics/11288 "2025-02-11T12:09:03Z")
Explore the newly released\*\* Fire Fuel Characteristics dataset This dataset can be used to link vegetation changes to fire danger. It also helps in understanding the drivers of fire activity, shifts in vegetation char… --- ## [GloFAS v4.1 - New variables made available on Climate Data Store](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/glofas-v4-1-new-variables-made-available-on-climate-data-store/2200)
**Author:** [@Karen\_ORegan](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Karen_ORegan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [16 December 2024 14:45 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/glofas-v4-1-new-variables-made-available-on-climate-data-store/2200 "2024-12-16T14:45:42Z")
We are pleased to inform you that the new forecast variables released as part of the update for GloFAS v4.1 are now available from the Climate Data Store (CDS). For more information, see the dedicated wiki page for detai… --- ## [ECMWF Open Data - We want your input!](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/ecmwf-open-data-we-want-your-input/4199)
**Author:** [@Michela](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Michela)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 August 2024 15:21 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/ecmwf-open-data-we-want-your-input/4199 "2024-08-19T15:21:36Z")
We’d like to invite all ECMWF Open Data users to complete our survey: EUSurvey - Survey Input is completely anonymous, and results will be used to evaluate various aspects of our free and open data provision, including … --- ## [RESOLVED: Issue with European Flood Awareness System (EFAS) version 5 data on CDS - error in the initial conditions](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/resolved-issue-with-european-flood-awareness-system-efas-version-5-data-on-cds-error-in-the-initial-conditions/2659)
**Author:** [@Karen\_ORegan](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Karen_ORegan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 May 2024 12:51 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/resolved-issue-with-european-flood-awareness-system-efas-version-5-data-on-cds-error-in-the-initial-conditions/2659 "2024-05-03T12:51:26Z")
The error in the computation of the initial conditions of EFAS version 5 forecasts has been resolved. Regular EFAS operations resumed with forecast date 29 May 2024 at 12UTC. Detailed information on EFAS operational rel… --- ## [Erroneous data from EFAS sub-region extraction tool on the Climate Data Store (CDS)](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/erroneous-data-from-efas-sub-region-extraction-tool-on-the-climate-data-store-cds/1227)
**Author:** [@Anabelle](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Anabelle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 December 2022 11:02 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/erroneous-data-from-efas-sub-region-extraction-tool-on-the-climate-data-store-cds/1227 "2022-12-22T11:02:01Z")
We have recently determined that use of the sub-region extraction tool to select a sub-region of the EFAS domain results in erroneous data. This tool was introduced with the release of EFAS v4.4 on the 2022-06-20 (more i… --- ## [ERA5-HEAT extended back to 1940](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/era5-heat-extended-back-to-1940/1183)
**Author:** [@Michela](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Michela)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 October 2022 15:45 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/era5-heat-extended-back-to-1940/1183 "2022-10-27T15:45:25Z")
We are pleased to announce today, 2nd November 2022, the release of the back extension of the Thermal comfort indices derived from ERA5 reanalysis dataset also known as ERA5-HEAT. Since its release in 2020, ERA5-HEAT ha… --- ## [Legacy GloFAS version 2.1 decommissioned mid-September](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/legacy-glofas-version-2-1-decommissioned-mid-september/1428)
**Author:** [@Eleanor\_Hansford](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Eleanor_Hansford)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 July 2022 16:04 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/legacy-glofas-version-2-1-decommissioned-mid-september/1428 "2022-07-12T16:04:12Z")
We would like to inform users of GloFAS data that after mid-September the legacy version of GloFAS, version 2.1, will be decommissioned and no longer produce data. Data previously produced by this version of GloFAS will … --- ## [Copernicus Knowledge Base and User Forum potentially unavailable on 07-Dec-2021 from 12:00 UTC to 14:00 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/copernicus-knowledge-base-and-user-forum-potentially-unavailable-on-07-dec-2021-from-12-00-utc-to-14-00-utc/1526)
**Author:** [@Anabelle](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Anabelle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 December 2021 09:12 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/copernicus-knowledge-base-and-user-forum-potentially-unavailable-on-07-dec-2021-from-12-00-utc-to-14-00-utc/1526 "2021-12-06T09:12:04Z")
On Tuesday 7th December 2021, due to a system session to upgrade Confluence, there will be a short at-risk period from 12:00 UTC to 14:00 UTC during which the Copernicus Knowledge Base and the User Support Forum (both Co… --- ## [Knowledge Base and User Forum potentially unavailable on 07-Dec-2021 from 12:00 UTC to 14:00 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/knowledge-base-and-user-forum-potentially-unavailable-on-07-dec-2021-from-12-00-utc-to-14-00-utc/1011)
**Author:** [@Anabelle](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Anabelle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 December 2021 21:07 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/knowledge-base-and-user-forum-potentially-unavailable-on-07-dec-2021-from-12-00-utc-to-14-00-utc/1011 "2021-12-03T21:07:45Z")
On Tuesday 7th December 2021, due to a system session to upgrade Confluence, there will be a short at-risk period from 12:00 UTC to 14:00 UTC during which the Copernicus Knowledge Base and the User Support Forum (both Co… --- ## [New secure Support Portal now replacing copernicus-support email address](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/new-secure-support-portal-now-replacing-copernicus-support-email-address/1529)
**Author:** [@Anabelle](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Anabelle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 September 2021 14:38 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/new-secure-support-portal-now-replacing-copernicus-support-email-address/1529 "2021-09-13T14:38:21Z")
We would like to inform our CAMS and C3S users that from today Tuesday September 21st 2021, our copernicus-support email address is no longer monitored and any email messages sent to this address will not b… --- ## [Global seasonal forecasts of river discharge and related hydrological variables from a multi-model ensemble : CDS dataset removed](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/global-seasonal-forecasts-of-river-discharge-and-related-hydrological-variables-from-a-multi-model-ensemble-cds-dataset-removed/1256)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Marsh](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Kevin_Marsh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 August 2021 15:59 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/global-seasonal-forecasts-of-river-discharge-and-related-hydrological-variables-from-a-multi-model-ensemble-cds-dataset-removed/1256 "2021-08-13T15:59:11Z")
It has been necessary to remove the Global seasonal forecasts of river discharge and related hydrological variables from a multi-model ensemble from the Climate Data Store (CDS) due to a number of issues which are curren… --- ## [2021-06-30: Mislabelling of Glofas versions](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/2021-06-30-mislabelling-of-glofas-versions/1665)
**Author:** [@Christopher\_Barnard](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Christopher_Barnard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 June 2021 08:41 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/2021-06-30-mislabelling-of-glofas-versions/1665 "2021-06-30T08:41:50Z")
We are sorry to announce that during the release of GloFAS V3.1 on the 26th of May 2021 an incorrect labeling of data has meant that some users may have not retrieved the data they expected. Between 26th of May 2021 a… --- ## [Pre-operational GloFAS v3.1 data available from the Climate Data Store](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/pre-operational-glofas-v3-1-data-available-from-the-climate-data-store/926)
**Author:** [@Karen\_ORegan](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Karen_ORegan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 April 2021 11:25 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/pre-operational-glofas-v3-1-data-available-from-the-climate-data-store/926 "2021-04-15T11:25:29Z")
We are pleased to inform you that pre-operational GloFAS v3.1 data is now available from the Climate Data Store (CDS), ahead of the official cycle launch scheduled for late May. The datasets are accessible from the Cope… --- ## [Release of Universal thermal climate index and Mean radiant temperature data](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/release-of-universal-thermal-climate-index-and-mean-radiant-temperature-data/1338)
**Author:** [@Christopher\_Barnard](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Christopher_Barnard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 January 2020 10:00 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/release-of-universal-thermal-climate-index-and-mean-radiant-temperature-data/1338 "2020-01-15T10:00:54Z")
Universal thermal comfort index (UTCI) and Mean radiant temperature (MRT) based on ERA5 Reanalysis data is now being provided by the CDS. This dataset provides modelled hourly data for a set of indices representing hum… --- ## [Global Flood Awareness System Data](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/global-flood-awareness-system-data/1133)
**Author:** [@Christopher\_Barnard](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Christopher_Barnard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 November 2019 11:22 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/global-flood-awareness-system-data/1133 "2019-11-06T11:22:54Z")
Global Flood Awareness System (GloFAS) historical data and documentation is now being provided by the CDS. The aim of GloFAS is to support preparatory measures before major flood events strike, particularly in the larg… --- ## [ECMWF MARS system session](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/ecmwf-mars-system-session/1002)
**Author:** [@Michela](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Michela)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 September 2019 14:10 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/ecmwf-mars-system-session/1002 "2019-09-25T14:10:46Z")
We want to inform users that there is currently a ECMWF system session affecting access to MARS from CDS. In order to prevent failures, currently NO requests are being dispatched to MARS External. This might cause delays… --- ## [European Flood Awareness System data](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/european-flood-awareness-system-data/1008)
**Author:** [@Michela](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Michela)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 May 2019 08:33 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/european-flood-awareness-system-data/1008 "2019-05-10T08:33:40Z")
European Flood Awareness System (EFAS) historical and forecast data and documentaion is now being provided by the CDS. The aim of EFAS is to support preparatory measures before major flood events strike, particularly i…