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Tropical Storm Email List http://tstorms.org/
Tropical-Storms is a mailing
list only for those who are
professionally active in either
the research or forecasting of
tropical storms worldwide.
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Tropical Cyclogenesis:
Operational Forecasting Perspective
International Workshop on Tropical Cyclones
Jeju Island, South Korea
Working group: Chris Landsea (RSMC Miami), Lixion Avila
(RSMC Miami), Thierry Dupont (RSMC La Reunion), S. D.
Kotal (RSMC New Delhi), and M. Mohapatra (RSMC New
Delhi)
Accurate tropical cyclone genesis
forecasting is important because of
• The need to provide extended community response
planning, especially in remote or large communities
• The need to provide advisories at extended forecast
ranges for offshore and onshore commercial activities
• The requirement for National Meteorological Services to
manage forecasting and reconnaissance resources
• The potential to reduce future track, intensity, and size
errors by more accurately defining the likely genesis
location
Accurate tropical cyclone genesis
forecasting is important because of
• The need to provide extended community response
planning, especially in remote or large communities
• The need to provide advisories at extended forecast
ranges for offshore and onshore commercial activities
• The requirement for National Meteorological Services to
manage forecasting and reconnaissance resources
• The potential to reduce future track, intensity, and size
errors by more accurately defining the likely genesis
location
Accurate tropical cyclone genesis
forecasting is important because of
• The need to provide extended community response
planning, especially in remote or large communities
• The need to provide advisories at extended forecast
ranges for offshore and onshore commercial activities
• The requirement for National Meteorological Services to
manage forecasting and reconnaissance resources
• The potential to reduce future track, intensity, and size
errors by more accurately defining the likely genesis
location
Accurate tropical cyclone genesis
forecasting is important because of
• The need to provide extended community response
planning, especially in remote or large communities
• The need to provide advisories at extended forecast
ranges for offshore and onshore commercial activities
• The requirement for National Meteorological Services to
manage forecasting and reconnaissance resources
• The potential to reduce future track, intensity, and size
errors by more accurately defining the likely genesis
location
Within the 2010 IWTC report there was a substantial optimism that genesis forecasting was
becoming a solvable problem:
• Both Ensemble Prediction Systems (EPS) and deterministic
Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) models were routinely
capturing TC formation.
• Improvement in formation forecasts from operational numerical
models were expected given advances in various aspects of
numerical weather prediction systems, which includes increased
resolution, improved parameterization schemes, and improved use
of observations, especially satellite data to improve initial
conditions.
• However, tropical cyclone genesis forecast continued to remain a
challenging aspect of operational forecasting in the major tropical
forecasting centers, as there was still no effective systematic
approach in place for genesis forecasting, especially with respect to
NWP guidance.
Within the 2010 IWTC report there was a substantial optimism that genesis forecasting was
becoming a solvable problem:
• Both Ensemble Prediction Systems (EPS) and deterministic
Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) models were routinely
capturing TC formation.
• Improvement in formation forecasts from operational numerical
models were expected given advances in various aspects of
numerical weather prediction systems, which includes increased
resolution, improved parameterization schemes, and improved use
of observations, especially satellite data to improve initial
conditions.
• However, tropical cyclone genesis forecast continued to remain a
challenging aspect of operational forecasting in the major tropical
forecasting centers, as there was still no effective systematic
approach in place for genesis forecasting, especially with respect to
NWP guidance.
Within the 2010 IWTC report there was a substantial optimism that genesis forecasting was
becoming a solvable problem:
• Both Ensemble Prediction Systems (EPS) and deterministic
Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) models were routinely
capturing TC formation.
• Improvement in formation forecasts from operational numerical
models were expected given advances in various aspects of
numerical weather prediction systems, which includes increased
resolution, improved parameterization schemes, and improved use
of observations, especially satellite data to improve initial
conditions.
• However, tropical cyclone genesis forecast continued to remain a
challenging aspect of operational forecasting in the major tropical
forecasting centers, as there was still no effective systematic
approach in place for genesis forecasting, especially with respect to
NWP guidance.
Definition of Tropical Cyclone
“A warm-core, non-frontal synoptic-scale cyclone, originating over tropical or subtropical waters, with organized deep convection and closed surface wind circulation about a well-defined center.”
- RSMC Miami/Honolulu (Atlantic/Northeast and North Central Pacific)
Definition of Tropical Cyclone
“A warm-core, non-frontal synoptic-scale cyclone, originating over tropical or subtropical waters, with organized deep convection and closed surface wind circulation about a well-defined center.”
- RSMC Miami/Honolulu (Atlantic/Northeast and North Central Pacific)
Definition of Tropical Cyclone
“A warm-core, non-frontal synoptic-scale cyclone, originating over tropical or subtropical waters, with organized deep convection and closed surface wind circulation about a well-defined center.”
- RSMC Miami/Honolulu (Atlantic/Northeast and North Central Pacific)
Definition of Tropical Cyclone
“A warm-core, non-frontal synoptic-scale cyclone, originating over tropical or subtropical waters, with organized deep convection and closed surface wind circulation about a well-defined center.”
- RSMC Miami/Honolulu (Atlantic/Northeast and North Central Pacific)
Definition of Tropical Cyclone
“A warm-core, non-frontal synoptic-scale cyclone, originating over tropical or subtropical waters, with organized deep convection and closed surface wind circulation about a well-defined center.”
- RSMC Miami/Honolulu (Atlantic/Northeast and North Central Pacific)
Definition of Tropical Cyclone
“A warm-core, non-frontal synoptic-scale cyclone, originating over tropical or subtropical waters, with organized deep convection and closed surface wind circulation about a well-defined center.”
- RSMC Miami/Honolulu (Atlantic/Northeast and North Central Pacific)
Definition of Tropical Cyclone
“A warm-core, non-frontal synoptic-scale cyclone, originating over tropical or subtropical waters, with organized deep convection and closed surface wind circulation about a well-defined center.”
- RSMC Miami/Honolulu (Atlantic/Northeast and North Central Pacific)
NOTE: No lower bound of sustained winds
Various Definitions of Tropical Cyclone
• RSMC La Reunion (Southwestern Indian Ocean) -the maximum of the average wind speed has to be at least 28 kt before a tropical disturbance can be considered a tropical depression.
• RSMC New Delhi (North Indian Ocean) - 17 kt.
• RSMC Fiji and TCWCs of the Southeastern Indian Ocean and Southwestern Pacific Ocean) - 34 kt.
• RSMC Tokyo (Northwest Pacific Ocean)- has no lower bound wind speed threshold
Forecasting Genesis when
Definitions Differ • Makes intercomparison of
genesis across basins
problematic
• Decision of if/when
genesis occurs remains
subjective
• Role of human forecaster
is crucial for genesis
prediction
• Makes intercomparison of
genesis across basins
problematic
• Decision of if/when
genesis occurs remains
subjective
• Role of human forecaster
is crucial for genesis
prediction Genesis of Phanfone,
18W, 2014
Genesis Predictions
• Observations and Analyses
• Statistical Approaches
• Deterministic Global Models
• Ensemble Prediction Systems
• Statistical-Dynamical Hybrid Approaches
Genesis Predictions
• Observations and Analyses
• Statistical Approaches
• Deterministic Global Models
• Ensemble Prediction Systems
• Statistical-Dynamical Hybrid Approaches
Genesis Forecasting:
Observations and Analyses
A pre-existing disturbance containing
abundant deep convection
• Latitudes poleward ~5o
• SST > 26oC
• A “sufficiently” unstable atmosphere & deep layer of moist air
Genesis Forecasting:
Observations and Analyses (cont.)
Small vertical shear of the horizontal wind
Upper-tropospheric anticyclonic outflow
Enhanced lower tropospheric relative vorticity
Appearance of curved banding features in the deep convection
Falling surface pressure: 24-hour pressure changes (falls) of usually 3 mb or more
Genesis Predictions
• Observations and Analyses
• Statistical Approaches
• Deterministic Global Models
• Ensemble Prediction Systems
• Statistical-Dynamical Hybrid Approaches
Cossuth et al. (2013) moe.met.fsu.edu/genesis
Tropical
Cyclone
Formation
Probability
Schumacher
et al. (2009)
http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/PS
/TROP/TCFP/index.html
0-48h
0-24h
24-48h
Genesis Predictions
• Observations and Analyses
• Statistical Approaches
• Deterministic Global Models
• Ensemble Prediction Systems
• Statistical-Dynamical Hybrid Approaches
Examining Global Model Output
for Genesis
• At least one closed isobar (at 4 mb interval) with
lowered central pressure
• Reasonable structure (closed circulation center,
warm core, deep vertical extent, non-baroclinic)
• Longevity of the vortex for at least a day
28
Very Good Global Model Predictions of Genesis GFS forecasts verifying at genesis time of Hurricane Arthur
F168 F156 F144 F132 F120 F108 F96 F84 F72 F60 F48 F36 F24 F12 F00
Not so Good Global Model Predictions of Genesis GFS forecasts verifying at genesis time of Hurricane Sandy
Genesis Predictions
• Observations and Analyses
• Statistical Approaches
• Deterministic Global Models
• Ensemble Prediction Systems
• Statistical-Dynamical Hybrid Approaches
GFS Ensemble-based Probabilities of Genesis http://www.emc.ncep.noaa.gov/gmb/tpm/emchurr/tcgen/
Composite track of tropical cyclone before genesis Elsberry et al. (2011a,b)
Genesis Predictions
• Observations and Analyses
• Statistical Approaches
• Deterministic Global Models
• Ensemble Prediction Systems
• Statistical-Dynamical Hybrid Approaches
Tropical Cyclone Genesis Index http://rammb.cira.colostate.edu/realtime_data/nhc/tcgi/
Predictors:
1) Dvorak classification
2) 850 mb divergence
3) 850 mb vorticity change
4) 850-200 mb shear
5) 600 mb humidity
6) Deep convection
Dunion (2013)
Blending deterministic global models for
genesis probabilities Halperin et al. (2013) - http://moe.met.fsu.edu/modelgen/
Blending deterministic global models for
genesis probabilities Halperin et al. (2013) - http://moe.met.fsu.edu/modelgen/
Tropical Weather Outlook
Pre-Genesis Tropical Cyclone
Advisories at RSMC Miami
• To be issued for systems with at least a
medium likelihood of genesis within 48 h
• 72 hr track, intensity, size forecast
• Only to be issued when a Tropical Storm
Warning, Hurricane Watch, or Hurricane
Warning needed
• Beginning in 2016 experimentally
Example of Pre-Genesis Advisory
Possible Recommendations
• Researchers should develop methods for providing quantitative
(probabilistic) genesis prediction guidance via deterministic,
ensemble, and statistical-dynamical models
• Researchers should develop methods for provide methods for
providing pre-genesis prediction guidance of TC track, intensity
and size via deterministic, ensemble, and statistical-dynamical
models
• RSMCs/TCWCs should explore issuing quantitative genesis
predictions to the public
• RSMCs/TCWCs should explore increasing lead-time of existing
quantitative genesis predictions to the public
• RSMCs/TCWCs should explore the possibility of issuing pre-
genesis tropical cyclone track, intensity, and size forecasts
Possible Recommendations
• Researchers should develop methods for providing quantitative
(probabilistic) genesis prediction guidance via deterministic,
ensemble, and statistical-dynamical models
• Researchers should develop methods for provide methods for
providing pre-genesis prediction guidance of TC track, intensity
and size via deterministic, ensemble, and statistical-dynamical
models
• RSMCs/TCWCs should explore issuing quantitative genesis
predictions to the public
• RSMCs/TCWCs should explore increasing lead-time of existing
quantitative genesis predictions to the public
• RSMCs/TCWCs should explore the possibility of issuing pre-
genesis tropical cyclone track, intensity, and size forecasts
Possible Recommendations
• Researchers should develop methods for providing quantitative
(probabilistic) genesis prediction guidance via deterministic,
ensemble, and statistical-dynamical models
• Researchers should develop methods for provide methods for
providing pre-genesis prediction guidance of TC track, intensity
and size via deterministic, ensemble, and statistical-dynamical
models
• RSMCs/TCWCs should explore issuing quantitative genesis
predictions to the public
• RSMCs/TCWCs should explore increasing lead-time of existing
quantitative genesis predictions to the public
• RSMCs/TCWCs should explore the possibility of issuing pre-
genesis tropical cyclone track, intensity, and size forecasts
Possible Recommendations
• Researchers should develop methods for providing quantitative
(probabilistic) genesis prediction guidance via deterministic,
ensemble, and statistical-dynamical models
• Researchers should develop methods for provide methods for
providing pre-genesis prediction guidance of TC track, intensity
and size via deterministic, ensemble, and statistical-dynamical
models
• RSMCs/TCWCs should explore issuing quantitative genesis
predictions to the public
• RSMCs/TCWCs should explore increasing lead-time of existing
quantitative genesis predictions to the public
• RSMCs/TCWCs should explore the possibility of issuing pre-
genesis tropical cyclone track, intensity, and size forecasts
Possible Recommendations
• Researchers should develop methods for providing quantitative
(probabilistic) genesis prediction guidance via deterministic,
ensemble, and statistical-dynamical models
• Researchers should develop methods for provide methods for
providing pre-genesis prediction guidance of TC track, intensity
and size via deterministic, ensemble, and statistical-dynamical
models
• RSMCs/TCWCs should explore issuing quantitative genesis
predictions to the public
• RSMCs/TCWCs should explore increasing lead-time of existing
quantitative genesis predictions to the public
• RSMCs/TCWCs should explore the possibility of issuing pre-
genesis tropical cyclone track, intensity, and size forecasts
Tropical Cyclogenesis:
Operational Forecasting Perspective
International Workshop on Tropical Cyclones
Jeju Island, South Korea
Working group: Chris Landsea (RSMC Miami), Lixion Avila
(RSMC Miami), Thierry Dupont (RSMC La Reunion), S. D.
Kotal (RSMC New Delhi), and M. Mohapatra (RSMC New
Delhi)