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A Multiscale-Model-Based Near-Term Prediction of Tropical Cyclone Genesis Frequency in the Northern Hemisphere
Journal:Journal of Geophysical Research-Atmospheres
Place of Publication:USA
Key Words:Near-term prediction of tropical cyclone (TC) activity is of great importance to formulate
the long-term plans for mitigating the potential TC-induced damages. Here, we introduce a multi-timescale regression model of TC genesis frequency (TCGF), which includes contributions by three interannual modes (El Niño-Southern Oscillation, sea surface temperature anomalies over the eastern Indian Ocean and tropical North Atlantic), two interdecadal modes (the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation and the Interdecadal Pacific Oscillation), and a global warming mode. The model is shown to be able to capture well the present-day multi-timescale changes in TCGF in the major TC basins in the Northern Hemisphere. By combining the model and 100-member simulations by the Max Planck Institute Earth System Model, we predict a robust increase in TCGF over the eastern North Pacific, an insignificant increase over the western North Pacific, and little change over the North Atlantic during 2020–2030 relative to 2009–2019.