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…
HFO & CPHC Review Tropical Program Responsibility
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