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Old 09-04-2008, 08:13 PM
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Another boring bit but someone else asked this question on this forum earlier today. Models .. even wondered why the NHC and all the various branches of Noaa involved in weather do not publish a schematic model run. Here is their answer:
"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."

So, if all the models and pictures bore and confuse you, don´t fret, they´re boring and confusing to most.

There is of course excellent information on the various models here

I have to say each year that I have a lot of respect for Noaa and their various branches. This is probably the only government department ever and anywhere that I really respect.
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