"What If" Capabilities
Unrelated to action points, "What If" is a powerful "worse case scenario" tool that allows the users to change the projected path of a storm directly to a specified location. All functions, reports, etc. except for the strike probabilities will then use this new path in its presentation and calculations. In addition the main menu screen background turns black indicating to the user that they are in a "What If" mode.
When selected, the users are presented with 3 intensity and storm motion options.
1. Maintain the storm's current intensity throughout the entire forecast period.
2. Assume the NHC forecast through the entire forecast period
3. Override the NHC forecast. If this is selected the user is presented with a screen that allows the entry of maximum wind speed, 34, 50 & 64 knot wind field and speed of storm through the forecast period.