Weather and Climate Extremes, a new Open Access journal, provides academics, decision makers, international development agencies, nongovernmental organizations and civil society with publications on different aspects of research in weather and climate extremes, monitoring and early warning systems, assessment of vulnerability and impacts, developing and implementing intervention policies, effective risk management and adaptation practices to address local and regional needs and circumstances, engagement of local communities in the adoption of these practices to cope with extremes, and information and communication strategies.

The journal encourages the submission of original research papers, comprehensive review articles, and short communications. Publication fee waived throughout 2013. More information for authors on the website.