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Numerical Weather Prediction Model: HKO Non-Hydrostatic Model
Chart area: 8-42 N, 90-146 E
Model resolution: 10 km
Product types:
Levels Weather elements
Surface Weather
Temperature
Mean Sea Level Pressure
Relative Humidity & Streamline
Wind Speed & Wind Direction

850hPa
(Approx. altitude: 1500m)

Voticity & Streamline
Wind Speed & Wind Direction
700hPa
(Approx. altitude: 3000m)
Relative Humidity & Streamline
Wind Speed & Wind Direction
500hPa
(Approx. altitude: 5600m)
Geopotential Height
Wind Speed & Wind Direction
200hPa
(Approx. altitude: 12000m)
Jet Stream & Streamline
Wind Speed & Wind Direction
Forecast hours: 06, 12, 18, 24,
30, 36, 42, 48,
54, 60, 66 and 72
Update frequency: Updated four times daily based on analysis at 00, 06, 12 and 18 UTC (08, 14, 20 and 02 HKT).
Update time table: Updated at 03 HKT, 09 HKT, 15 HKT, 21 HKT everyday.

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