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A new 24-hour rapid intensification forecast model for typhoons and its 12-hour rapid intensification forecast service now offer China significantly enhanced forecasting performance.

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Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Who
Shenzhen-based researchers, Li Qinglan, Lyu Xinyan, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT), Chinese Academy of Sciences, National Meteorological Center
What
A new 24-hour rapid intensification forecast model for typhoons and its 12-hour rapid intensification forecast service now offer China significantly enhanced forecasting performance.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:01:18 GMT · 3h 13m ago
Where
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China ·
Why
Forecasting typhoon intensity, especially rapid intensification, remains a persistent challenge in the field, as conventional methods fail to capture nonlinear characteristics and typhoons like Rammasun, Hato, and Yagi caused significant casualties and economic losses after rapid intensification.
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China has significantly improved its ability to predict rapid typhoon intensification, a key factor in mitigating damage from highly destructive weather events. This advancement could lead to better preparedness and potentially save lives and reduce economic losses in regions prone to typhoons.

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    China now has significantly enhanced typhoon forecasting performance due to the deployment of a new 24-hour rapid intensification forecast model and its 12-hour rapid intensification forecast service.
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    China has deployed its first rapid intensification forecast model for typhoons, developed by researchers at the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT).
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    China has deployed its first typhoon rapid intensification forecast model, developed by Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT), which offers significantly enhanced forecasting performance.
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    China has deployed its first rapid intensification forecast model for typhoons, developed by researchers at the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT), Chinese Academy of Sciences.
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