Forecast Rainfall Analysis display options

 

DISPLAY:

Locations - Displays all of the locations in the selected location group. The text properties used for displaying the location names is set in   font options.

 

Locations and distances from center - Displays the distance of a location from the center of the storm. The unit of measure used for distance as well as the font size and color of locations is set in the  unit of measure options.

 

Location points only - Displays a set of locations with only points (no names).

 

Counties (fixed maps only) - Displays the county lines for the US coastal states. County lines are always set to black and cannot be reset. Note: With the variable maps, the county lines must be selected from the tracking chart select tab before selecting a tracking option.   

 

County Names - Displays all of the county names for the counties visible on the current chart. The text properties used for printing the county names is set in  font options.

 

Roadways - Displays the significant roadways for the US coastal states. This may take several seconds. The color of the roadways can be set in   plotting options.

 

Latitude/ Longitude - Displays latitude and longitude grid along the sides and top of the tracking chart. The text properties of these values are set in   font options.

 

Chart Notes - Displays storm observation information (Date, time, wind, pressure) next to the observation points. If the points are close together, some chart notes will not plot to prevent overwriting. The text properties of chart notes is set in   font options.  

 

Wind Field - Displays a pattern of wind arrows that indicate the likely wind speed and direction at that point. You may also force a wind arrow plot by clicking the left mouse button while over a point on the chart. Wind field arrows are only shown for areas that fall within the radius of 34, 50 and 64 knot winds. The size, density, color of the arrows as well as the text properties of the wind value are set in Options.

 

Watch and Warning Areas - If available, this displays the areas of hurricane and tropical storm watches and warnings. The width of the warning color is twice as wide as the width of the watch color. The color and size of these areas are set in   plotting options.

 

Wind Bands - This option displays the observed and/or forecast coverage of the areas of 3 wind fields. The system defaults to 34 knot, 50 knot and 64 knot wind bands however it can be modified in the  wind band options.

 

Strike Probability Analysis - Displays, on a separate chart (but using the same map), a grid of strike probability values as well as a contour analysis of the strike probabilities. The text properties used to display the values, as well as the color and density of the contour analysis is set in  strike probability options. You can choose to display the total strike probability analysis or the next 24 hours only, or the period from 24-36 hours only, 36-48 hours only, 48-72 hours only.  

 

Wind Probability Analysis - Displays, on a separate chart (but using the same map), a grid of wind probability values as well as a contour analysis of the probabilities.  The text properties used to display the values, as well as the color and density of the contour analysis is set in strike probability options.  You can choose to display the 34, 50 or 64 knot total wind probabilities. 

 

Wind Probabilities Location Values - Displays wind probabilities for a location group on the tracking chart being viewed.  The text properties used for displaying these values can be set in font options.

 

Forecast Rainfall Thematic - This option displays the latest rainfall forecast in a county thematic manner. The option is only active if the system has recently downloaded rainfall forecast information from the HURRTRAK ONLINE system. For more information on this see   HURRTRAK Rainfall Forecast Capabilities.

 

Wind Pattern Legend - Displays the color coded wind pattern legend.

 

Watch and Warning Legend - Displays the legend for the NHC watch and warning areas indicating the type of watch and warning and the color used to depict it.  

 

Flood Legend - Displays the color coded flood index legend.

 

Track Color Legend - Displays the color legend for the storm track.