Mesoscale Model Evaluation Testbed

MMET Case: Hurricane Matthew 2016
Case Description
Reason for interest: Track and intensity not well forecasted by HWRF model.
A strong subtropical ridge over the Atlantic was steering Matthew westward, however the HWRF track was more eastward than observed. Matthew underwent rapid intensification and was completely missed by HWRF.
Storm Montage: Courtesy CIMSS

Track forecasts

Intensity forecasts
