NOAA Hurricane Forecast Analysis System (HAFS)

The Hurricane Forecast Analysis System (HAFS) is NOAA’s next-generation multi-scale numerical model designed to provide reliable and skillful operational forecasts for hurricanes. It includes a data assimilation package, ocean coupling, and a high-resolution moving nest for accurate track and intensity predictions, storm size, genesis, storm surge, rainfall, and tornadoes. The system is integrated into the Unified Forecasting System (UFS), which spans local to global domains and predictive time scales.

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Additional Info

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Data Profile Created November 13, 2024, 17:26 (UTC)
Data Profile Last Updated November 13, 2024, 17:27 (UTC)
Associated Datasets Includes links to additional datasets for hurricane models, storm surge, rainfall, and ocean conditions
Forecast Parameters Track, Intensity (Rapid Intensification), Storm Size, Genesis, Storm Surge, Rainfall, Tornadoes
Forecast Period 7-day operational analysis and forecast period
Spatial Resolution High-resolution, moving nest with fine-scale modeling for hurricane prediction
Temporal Resolution Hourly to 6-hourly resolution for rapid updates of hurricane predictions
Latitude Maximum 90.0
Latitude Minimum -80.0
Longitude Maximum 180.0
Longitude Minimum -180.0