get_storm_classification

tropycal.utils.get_storm_classification(wind_speed, subtropical_flag, basin)[source]

Retrieve the tropical cyclone classification given its subtropical status and current basin.

These strings take the format of “Tropical Storm”, “Hurricane”, “Typhoon”, etc.

Parameters

  • wind_speed (int) – Integer denoting sustained wind speed in knots.

  • subtropical_flag (bool) – Boolean denoting whether the cyclone is subtropical or not.

  • basin (str) – String denoting basin in which the tropical cyclone is located.

Returns

str – String denoting the classification of the tropical cyclone.

Notes

Warning

This function currently does not differentiate between 1-minute, 3-minute and 10-minute sustained wind speeds.