When is a Tropical Cyclone Forecast Track Map issued?
Each Tropical Cyclone Threat Map will contain the following information: • The cyclone name • Reference to the associated Advice • A map including the recent track of the cyclone and forecast track up to 48 hours hence. • The latest position with a graphical representation of the current and forecast extent of gale-force (62 km/h), storm-force (89 km/h) and hurricane-force (117 km/hr) winds. • A grey zone uncertainty depicting the likely range of movement of the cyclone. • Graphical representation of the Warning and watch zones • The intensity category of the cyclone (1 – weak to 5 – strong) • Some technical information in text format, including uncertainty.
