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The study assesses the impact of a new convective closure on the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) in forecasting models.

Moisture‐Flux‐Sensitive Convection Strengthens MJO Preconditioning

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Randomized trial evaluates moisture-flux-based convective closure for improved MJO preconditioning, suggesting enhanced predictability.

The study assesses the impact of a new convective closure on the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) in forecasting models.
Evaluation of a prognostic convective closure incorporating large-scale moisture-flux convergence (MFC) in NOAA's Unified Forecast System (UFS).
Composite diagnostics were performed across nine MJO events using UFS Seasonal Forecast System.
The mixed closure shows a stronger buildup of MFC over the Pacific before peak convection compared to traditional methods.
Improved MFC-precipitation coherence was observed, leading to a more organized MJO structure.

L. Bengtsson (2026) studied this question.

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