A Tropical Cyclone Rapid Intensification Prediction Aid for the Joint Typhoon Warning Center's Areas of Responsibility

Knaff, John A.; Sampson, Charles R.; Strahl, Brian R.

doi:10.1175%2FWaf-D-19-0228.1

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A Tropical Cyclone Rapid Intensification Prediction Aid for the Joint Typhoon Warning Center's Areas of Responsibility

2020
By Knaff, John A. ; Sampson, Charles R. ; Strahl, Brian R.
Source: Weather and Forecasting, 35(3), 1173-1185.

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Weather and Forecasting
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Knaff, John A. ; Sampson, Charles R. ; Strahl, Brian R.

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NESDIS (National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service) ; STAR (Center for Satellite Applications and Research)

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In late 2017, the Rapid Intensification Prediction Aid (RIPA) was transitioned to operations at the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC). RIPA probabilistically predicts seven rapid intensification (RI) thresholds over three separate time periods: 25-, 30-, 35-, and 40-kt (1 kt ≈ 0.51 m s−1) increases in 24 h (RI25, RI30, RI35, RI40); 45- and 55-kt increases in 36 h (RI45 and RI55); and 70-kt increases in 48 h (RI70). RIPA’s probabilistic forecasts are also used to produce deterministic forecasts when probabilities exceed 40%, and the latter are included as members of the operational intensity consensus forecast aid. RIPA, initially designed for the western North Pacific, performed remarkably well in all JTWC areas of responsibility (AOR) and is now incorporated into JTWC’s ever improving suite of intensity forecast guidance. Even so, making real-time operational RIPA forecasts exposed some methodological weaknesses such as overprediction of RI for weak/disorganized systems (i.e., systems with maximum winds less than 35 kt), prediction of RI during landfall, input data reliability, and statistical inconsistencies. Modifications to the deterministic forecasts that address these issues are presented, and newly derived and more statistically consistent models are developed using data from all of JTWC’s AORs. The updated RIPA is tested as it would be run in operations and verified using a 2-yr (2018–19) independent sample. The performance from this test indicates the new RIPA—when compared to its predecessor—has improved probabilistic verification statistics, and similar deterministic skill while using fewer predictors to make forecasts.
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Atmospheric Science Cyclones Hurricanes Typhoons Atmospheric Science Classification Forecasting Techniques Hurricanes/Typhoons
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Weather and Forecasting, 35(3), 1173-1185.
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