# Talk:Typhoon Ewiniar (2024)

I want to address this issue, the image has been changed three times during the storm's dissipation. While this is not a major edit conflict, we need to reach a consensus on which image to use. Honestly in my opinion I would go with either Image 1 or Image 2. My reason for selecting Image 1 is based on it being taken at the typhoon's peak intensity, according to the JMA. Additionally, its structure appears superior to that of Image 3 which in that image it looks that the storm was undergoing an eyewall replacement cycle of some sort, this image is currently being used on the main article/2024 Pacific typhoon season pages. For Image 2, I believe its structure surpasses both Image 1 and Image 3. Although it is slightly before its peak intensity, we can still use images that are close to peak intensity, particularly when the storm's structure is significantly better, which in this case is justified. TheWxResearcher (talk) 03:20, 31 May 2024 (UTC)

@HurricaneEdgar, @MarioProtIV, and @Typhoon2013 reaching out for your thoughts. TheWxResearcher (talk) 03:26, 31 May 2024 (UTC)
@TheWxResearcher: Thanks for reaching out for this issue, and this hasn't been the first time I have encountered an image situation. I am aware that it is usually that we go through the image closest to the peak strength of the storm, and for this case, both the JTWC and JMA as of now has its peak on separate dates (Image 1 and 3). Moreover I think there has been a discussion before, I believe with Hurricane Delta, where we have used an image that is showing the structure of the storm more other than its peak? I lean towards Image 2 or 3 for my answer for this, and possibly adding an option of "Ewiniar 2024-05-26 1740Z.jpg" image as it shows a more clearer eye for its structure. However I am open to whatever image is being majorly voted within this discussion :) Typhoon2013 (talk) 03:54, 31 May 2024 (UTC)
Image 2 is better, and we should use that one because the eye is seen to be clear. In Image 3, it was slightly weakening as a result of moderate wind shear, although it was a typhoon. Wikipedia does not know if the storm peaked or not, just like in the Hurricane Delta.  HurricaneEdgar  09:11, 31 May 2024 (UTC)

The Nuggeteer has nominated this for GA.  I suggested to them that it would have been better to ask here first as they're not a major contributor, so they've posted a query on HurricaneEdgar's talk page as they are the main author.  That was a good idea, but as there are a couple of other editors here who are also significant contributors, I thought I would ask here as well.  Is the article ready for GA?  Is it OK for The Nuggeteer to get the credit for nominating it? Mike Christie (talk - contribs -  library) 01:18, 10 July 2024 (UTC)

Unfortunately, I think this nomination is too soon. For tropical cyclone articles, standard practice has historically been to wait for Best Track data to be released before pursuing any GAN for a given cyclone's article, and that only comes following reanalysis; since Ewiniar occurred less than two months ago, it will likely still be a few months before the JMA releases their BT data, and even longer before the JTWC does so (though the latter might not be as much of an issue, since the JMA is the primary Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre for the Western Pacific basin). Dylan620 (he/him • talk • edits) 00:43, 14 July 2024 (UTC)
OK, thanks.  I've gone ahead and removed the nomination. Mike Christie (talk - contribs -  library) 02:03, 14 July 2024 (UTC)
This part is pretty late, but I want to ask you a question, what is the "best track data" and where do I find it? 🍗TheNuggeteer🍗 04:42, 10 August 2024 (UTC)
@Dylan620 Pinging. 🍗TheNuggeteer🍗 11:13, 10 August 2024 (UTC)
@TheNuggeteer: The JMA's Best Track data can be found here. After each storm, the JMA reanalyzes the meteorological data (particularly its location and intensity) at six-hour intervals. Usually, it takes at least a couple months after dissipation before the JMA releases its Best Track data for a given storm. Dylan620 (he/him • talk • edits) 23:35, 10 August 2024 (UTC)