Latest run: 20090509_03Z
| Note: The mesoscale prognostics depicted on these pages are experimental and may not be available at all times. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed nor warranted in any way. The data is provided as is and should not be used as the sole resource for decision making. Mesoscale forecast guidance is best interpreted by a professional meteorologist who is familiar with the particular modeling system, including any model biases. This version of the WRF model is greatly influenced by the 12km NCEP WRF model which provides the boundary conditions. |
Model overview:
This version of the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model
utilizes the WRF Environmental Modeling System (EMS). The specific
model core used is the Non-hydrostatic Mesoscale Model (NMM) developed by
the National Center for Environmental Prediction (NCEP).
The current configuration is on an 95 by 151 grid with 35 vertical levels and
runs at an 4-km resolution. When available, the WRF will be run 4
times a day at 03, 09, 15, and 21 UTC. The model does not start until
about 35 minutes past the start time in order to acquire initial and
boundary conditions. The model run and post-processing require about
120 minutes to complete. Therefore model output should be available within
2 1/2 hours after the initial time. Forecasts are generated out to 27
hours.
This version of the WRF-NMM uses the Local Analysis and
Prediction System (LAPS) to initialize the model (hot start). LAPS
generates analyses that combine in situ and remote data sets to depict
the current state of the atmosphere.
Below are links to local WRF runs at other NWS offices in Florida:
Key West, FL Local Meso
Model
Melbourne, FL Local
Meso Model
