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Collaborative Study of Episodic Changes to Intensity and Structure of Gulf Hurricanes

This research effort, a collaboration between Mississippi State University and two NWS-WFOs, aims to study recent significant hurricanes along the north central Gulf Coast. The focus is on analyzing periods of rapid intensification and wind field expansion, and identifying key features of the Gulf of Mexico environment that contribute to these changes. The primary goal is to enhance NWS-WFO forecasting of local impacts from future hurricanes.

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Collaborative Study of Episodic Changes to Intensity and Structure of Gulf Hurricanes

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  1. Collaborative Study of Episodic Changesto Intensity and Structure of Gulf Hurricanes Christopher M. Hill1, Michael Koziara2, Felix Navejar3, Patrick J. Fitzpatrick1, and Yee Lau1 1Geosystems Research Institute, Mississippi State University 2NOAA/NWS – New Orleans / Baton Rouge WFO 3NOAA/NWS – Lake Charles WFO March 3, 2010 64th Interdepartmental Hurricane Conference

  2. Overview • A joint research effort of MS State Univ. and two NWS-WFOs • Funded through the Northern Gulf Institute, a NOAA Cooperative Institute

  3. Overview • A joint research effort of MS State Univ. and two NWS-WFOs • Funded through the Northern Gulf Institute, a NOAA Cooperative Institute • Studying recent significant hurricanes affecting the NWS-WFO county warning areas along the north central Gulf Coast • Katrina (2005), Rita (2005), Humberto (2007), Gustav (2008), Ike (2008) • Mesoscale analysis and modeling of the periods of rapid intensification and/or wind field expansion

  4. Overview • A joint research effort of MS State Univ. and two NWS-WFOs • Funded through the Northern Gulf Institute, a NOAA Cooperative Institute • Studying of recent significant hurricanes affecting the NWS-WFO county warning areas along the north central Gulf Coast • Katrina (2005), Rita (2005), Humberto (2007), Gustav (2008), Ike (2008) • Mesoscale analysis and modeling of the periods of rapid intensification and/or wind field expansion • Primary goal: Identify key features of the synoptic and mesoscale environment over the Gulf of Mexico that are conducive for rapid intensification and wind field expansion • Support enhanced NWS-WFO forecasting of local impacts from future hurricanes

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