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Graphical Tropical Weather Outlook


Updated 2 June 2015

Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Changes for 2009
  3. Explanation of the Graphical TWO
  4. Probabilistic Genesis Forecasts
  5. Methodology
  6. Availability
  7. Examples
  8. Potential Benefits of a Graphical TWO
  9. References

8. Potential Benefits of a Graphical TWO

The graphical TWO enhances the utility of the text TWO. The text TWO typically only provides a single geographic reference for disturbances and active cyclones. However, the graphical TWO allows users to visually determine the proximity of a disturbance or active system to their geographic area of interest. The use of color also provides a quick assessment of the likelihood of geneses of each disturbance highlighted in the GTWO, which is useful for planning purposes for a number of NHC's internal and external customers.

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