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NHC Forecast Model Background and Information (Text)


The National Hurricane Center does not generate a graphic of the guidance models it uses to produce its forecasts. Such graphics have the potential to confuse users and to undermine the effectiveness of NHC official tropical cyclone forecasts and warnings. NHC's Tropical Cyclone Discussion product, issued with each advisory package, contains a description of the reasoning behind the official forecast, including discussion of the specific models considered in the preparation of the official forecast. Some users may desire more information on the characteristics of these models, and for their benefit we have prepared a Technical Model Summary.

Technical Model Summary (updated 12 Sept 2007):  HTMLMS-WordPDF


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