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Remember that parameters and values are case sensitive.
Parameter
Type
Description
{{{Basin}}}
Mandatory
An abbreviation that denotes the basin of the storm. Atl, Aus, EPac, NIO, SAtl, SHem, SPac, SWI, and WPac are currently defined. Please ensure proper capitalization.
{{{Formed}}}
Optional
The storm's formation date. Defaults to "unknown".
{{{Dissipated}}}
Optional
The storm's dissipation date. Defaults to "unknown".
The maximum sustained wind speed over a 1-minute averaging time, given in knots. Must be a number.
{{{3-min winds}}}
Optional
The maximum sustained wind speed over a 3-minute averaging time, given in knots. Must be a number.
{{{10-min winds}}}
Optional
The maximum sustained wind speed over a 10-minute averaging time, given in knots. Must be a number.
{{{Gusts}}}
Optional
The maximum wind gusts, given in knots. Must be a number.
{{{Prewinds}}}
Optional
Use this to add a modifier before the wind values.
{{{Type}}}
Optional
This will change the infobox to display any category you wish. Use this only if you do not have the maximum sustained winds. Use the values in the left column of the chart below. Also, Type1 and Type2 will change the upper and lower boxes.
{{{WarningCenter}}}
Optional
This will change the linked warning center in the top box. It does not change the default value in the lower box.
