Regional and Mesoscale Meteorology Branch

An Overview of Tropical Cyclone Intensity Guidance Models used by NHC

Introduction

• The learning objectives for this training are:
• Describe the spectrum of NHC tropical cyclone intensity models.
• Describe the general strengths and weaknesses of each intensity model.
• Understand how intensity models are used in consensus forecasts.
• Have an overview of future intensity forecast model improvements.
• Limitations of tropical cyclone structure forecasting.

Training Session Options

1. Web-based Video training session
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