Model Guidance

Forecast Models

Latest available cycles of the major numerical guidance used for the Metro East forecast.

HRRR
Latest run: 15Z · Jun 24 (UTC)
10:00 AM CDT · Jun 24
High-Resolution Rapid Refresh

3-km hourly model out to 48 hours — best for short-term convection.

HRRR 15Z forecast hour 1
WED · JUN 24 · 11:00 AM CDT
F001 · 1/18
NAM
Latest run: 12Z · Jun 24 (UTC)
7:00 AM CDT · Jun 24
North American Mesoscale

12-km grid through 84 hours — strong on frontal placement.

NAM 12Z forecast hour 1
WED · JUN 24 · 8:00 AM CDT
F001 · 1/48
GFS
Latest run: 12Z · Jun 24 (UTC)
7:00 AM CDT · Jun 24
Global Forecast System

American global model out to 384 hours — large-scale pattern.

GFS 12Z forecast hour 3
WED · JUN 24 · 10:00 AM CDT
F003 · 1/40
ECMWF
Latest run: 00Z · Jun 24 (UTC)
7:00 PM CDT · Jun 23
European (ECMWF)

Often the global benchmark for medium-range forecasting.

ECMWF 00Z forecast hour 3
TUE · JUN 23 · 10:00 PM CDT
F003 · 1/40

Model Trends

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