The sun had barely risen over the plains of sub-Saharan Africa when Yusef

  

The sun had barely risen over the plains of sub-Saharan Africa when Yusef, a farmer in a small village, began to feel a sense of unease. He couldn't explain it, but the air seemed thicker than usual, the wind more erratic. As he set out to tend his crops, he knew something was amiss. And he was right.

A storm was brewing. But unlike the thunderstorms that Yusef had seen in the past, this one was different. It was a supercell, a violent, rotating storm that could produce tornadoes, hail, and lightning. And as it advanced across the countryside, Yusef had no way of knowing what was coming.

For Yusef and millions of others across Africa, the lack of weather radar has created a 'climate risk blind spot'. While weather forecasts have improved dramatically in recent years, the inability to accurately predict severe weather events puts farmers, herders, and communities at risk.

But Yusef is not alone in his struggles. There are those who are fighting to bring radar technology to Africa, to provide early warning systems for dangerous weather. Scientists and researchers are working tirelessly to make this a reality, but they need the support of governments, NGOs, and international organizations to make it happen.

As Yusef watched the supercell advance, he knew he had little time. He raced to warn his neighbors, telling them to seek shelter in the few concrete structures in the area. Together, they waited for the storm to hit.

And hit it did. The wind was ferocious, the hailstones large as golf balls. But they were safe. The supercell passed quickly, leaving behind a trail of destruction. Yusef knew they had been lucky, but he also knew that luck wouldn't always be on their side.

As he stood in the wreckage of his crops, Yusef vowed to fight for better weather radar. For himself, for his neighbors, and for the millions across Africa who face a 'climate risk blind spot'.