World Meteorological Day, celebrated annually on 23 March, marks the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1950. The 2025 theme, Closing the Early Warning Gap Together, highlights the urgent need to strengthen early warning systems amid rising climate risks. With 2024 confirmed as the hottest year on record, extreme weather events—including tropical cyclones, floods, droughts, and wildfires—are intensifying, threatening lives and livelihoods. At the halfway point of the Early Warnings for All initiative, global partnerships are accelerating efforts to expand early warning coverage, particularly in vulnerable regions. Governments, meteorological services, and development partners are working together to enhance forecasting capabilities and community resilience. As climate challenges grow, this initiative remains crucial in protecting people and economies from escalating weather-related disasters.