My Hurricane Forecast?
A storm is brewing, what's the official forecast for me?
This Page:
Where should be looking
NWS - how to find
Apps - Is there an app for that?
Evacuating
Note: Approaching hurricanes tend to be evolving situations. Always consult local officials and local news for the latest forecast, evacuations, and other important, potentially life saving information. If told to evacuate, do so.
Apps
Is there an app for that?
Consider This:
While apps are useful, human forecasters have a better track record then weather models. Weather apps tend to use GFS model (because it's data is free) with no human interpretation. This can lead to trouble if that one model says hurricane misses, while Hurricane Center may forecast direct hit.
Tip: Models & apps aid us, but they haven't replaced trained professionals
Free Apps:
I reccomend the following free apps:
Storm Shield
For me, this is the fastest to receive warnings or general weather advisories for areas I select. Can choose multiple locations to receive alerts on (family, friends, home, vacation spot, etc.). Great app.
FEMA
Not the prettiest app or easiest to use, but for me, this is the second fastest to receive warnings or general weather advisories for my area.
Red Cross - Hurricane App
Gives general tips on Hurricane prep, hurricane track map, mobile alert for desired weather alerts within a set distance range you select for one more locations. Not the best, but decent backup.
Windy
Lot of interesting features and visual graphics to aide in seeing what's going on around you.
Max Tracker
Features several Hurricane tracking tools such as cone maps, Watch/Warnings, radar, etc.
wX
Best app to see your local NWS 7-day forecast & more. No frills, kind of hard to navigate, but a lot of NWS, SPC, NHC, radar and other features.
~Did you know?~
You can create an 'app' button on your smartphone of any website! I use this for my local NWS office & latest NHC updates!
iOS:
-Visit desired web page
-Tap Safari browser bottom center icon
-Select 'Add to Home Screen'
-Update name, tap 'Add'
Android:
-Visit desired web page
-Tap 3 dot Chrome browser menu icon
-Select 'Add to Home Screen'
-Update name, tap 'Add'
iOS web app example
Paid Apps:
I rarely pay for apps, but here are some to consider:
Radar Scope
A must for any weather enthusiast allowing for multiple channels at each radar site, but for the casual user go with something else.
Radar Omega
While I've never used, there seems to be many on social media that prefer this app and it's multiple features.