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Hurricane jargon explained: spaghetti models, storm surge, rapid intensification

Original: Spaghetti models, rapid intensification, storm surge. Confused? Here’s what hurricane terms mean

News outlets are publishing explainers decoding the hurricane terminology that dominates storm coverage, including spaghetti models, rapid intensification, and storm surge. Spaghetti models refer to multiple forecast tracks plotted together, rapid intensification describes a storm strengthening quickly, and storm surge is the abnormal rise of seawater pushed ashore. The goal is to help the public understand forecasts and prepare for hurricane threats.

Why now: Hurricane season is active, and viewers are encountering technical storm terms in forecasts they need to understand to stay safe

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• Spaghetti models, rapid intensification, storm surge. Confused? Here’s what hurricane terms mean · WABI
• Spaghetti models, rapid intensification, storm surge. Confused? Here’s what hurricane terms mean · WLBT

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