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Discussed in the following Daily reports:

2018-08-29

2018-08-30




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1. Impact


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On 10 august the summer storm Johanne hit south-western Scandinavia with strong winds and rainfall. However, earlier forecasts predicted the storm to hit the Netherlands.


2. Description of the event

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The series of plots below show analysis of MSLP and 6-hour precipitation (top) and Z500 and T850 (bottom) from 9 Aug 00z to 10 Aug 12z.


The plot below shows the maximum wind gusts in the Netherlands on 9 August.

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3. Predictability

  

3.1 Data assimilation

 The plot below show the increment for the analysis 9 August 12UTC, which decreased the magnitude of the cyclone.

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3.2 HRES

The plot below show observed 24-hour wind gusts (first plot) valid for 10 August and HRES forecasts for 24-hour maximum wind gusts (shade) and MSLP valid 10 August 12UTC (contour). The forecast from  8 August 12UTC gave much strong winds, and the next set of plots focus on 9 August.


The plot below show observed 24-hour wind gusts (first plot) valid for 9 August 12UTC to 10 August 12UTC and HRES forecasts for 24-hour maximum wind gusts (shade) and MSLP valid 10 August 00UTC (contour).

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3.3 ENS

The plots below shows EFI and SOT for wind gusts valid 10 August.

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5. Good and bad aspects of the forecasts for the event

  • False alarm for the windstorm to hit the Netherlands.
  • Big jump in signal from 6 to 7 August

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