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WFO Honolulu & CPHC Review

WFO Honolulu & CPHC Review. 39 staff members, including meteorologists, electronic technicians, programmers and researchers TC Responsibility for 140W-180 (north of the equator) Other responsibilities: Aviation, Climate, Marine, Public, Surf, Fire Weather, Satellite, and more….

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WFO Honolulu & CPHC Review

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  1. WFO Honolulu & CPHC Review • 39 staff members, including meteorologists, electronic technicians, programmers and researchers • TC Responsibility for 140W-180 (north of the equator) • Other responsibilities: Aviation, Climate, Marine, Public, Surf, Fire Weather, Satellite, and more… www.weather.gov/cphc

  2. HFO & CPHC Review Tropical Program Responsibility www.weather.gov/cphc

  3. WFO Honolulu & CPHC • Status: • No local and operational storm surge forecast tool • Low frequency of storms that affect land area • Investigating SWIMS • SLOSH model has problems with near coastal bathymetry and reefs • Considerations: • Tropical Cyclone surge forecasts created every six hours during an active system • Area of responsibility includes NW Hawaiian Islands • AWIPS integration or PC/online • Onsite computing power? • Partner coordination & consistency www.weather.gov/cphc

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