Interpreting and Communicating EPS Guidance: Iberian Heat Wave
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- Languages: English, Spanish
- Publish Date: 2018-03-29
- Skill Level: 2
- Completion Time: .75 - 1.00 h
- Includes Audio: no
- Required Plugins: none
- Topics:
Environment and Society, Mesoscale Meteorology, Numerical Modeling (NWP) - Included in Courses:
Forecast Uncertainty: EPS Products, Interpretation, and Communication -
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- Determine the appropriate EPS temperature forecast product based on lead-time and forecast parameter
- Interpret EPS temperature forecast guidance to assess local heat wave threat
- Determine if temperatures will meet any of AEMET’s 3-color risk levels and special heat wave warning criteria
- Determine if temperatures could reach critical levels
- Determine potential magnitude of the temperatures
- Determine the timing of extreme temperatures (onset and duration)
- Determine the areal coverage of extreme temperatures
- Determine if temperatures will meet any of AEMET’s 3-color risk levels and special heat wave warning criteria
- Communicate the forecast uncertainties and potential impacts of heat wave to end users
- Use best practices that enable user understanding of probabilistic weather information and incorporate user needs
