The Importance of Spaghetti Models

Key Takeaways

• Spaghetti models are useful tools that help meteorologists project the pathway of a tropical storm.

• They serve many purposes, including helping public officials put emergency plans in place.

• They also help the public make sound decisions about their safety and welfare.

• Over time, these models can also help meteorologists become more accurate in their forecasting.

• Spaghetti models do not predict the severity of a storm, only its potential pathway.

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