Determining the Onset and Risk of Tropical Cyclone Winds
Languages: English, Spanish
Publish Date: 2015-07-01
Last Updated On: 2018-07-24
Skill Level: 1
Completion Time: .50 - .75 h
Topics:
Tropical/Hurricanes
(159 ratings)This lesson introduces forecasters to the probabilistic guidance products used by the National Hurricane Center to assess tropical cyclone wind threats. It provides an overview of how these probabilistic wind speed products are created, their purposes, and how to interpret ... Read more »
Tropical Cyclone Forecast Uncertainty
Languages: English, Spanish, French
Publish Date: 2015-09-09
Skill Level: 1
Completion Time: .50 - .75 h
Topics:
Tropical/Hurricanes
(185 ratings)This lesson introduces learners to the uncertainty and errors in forecasting the track, timing, and intensity of tropical cyclones. It provides an overview of how the National Hurricane Center’s cone of uncertainty is constructed, as well as its uses and common ... Read more »
