National Hurricane Center Data

Name: National Hurricane Center Data
Rating: 4.8 (74964 reviews)
Author: LW Brands, LLC

NHC Hurricane Tracker App

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

75K Ratings
Ages

13+
Years
Category

Weather
Developer

LW Brands, LLC
Language

EN
+ 1 More
Size

89.1
MB

Download the most comprehensive Hurricane Tracker app for iOS. MAIN FEATURES INCLUDE: + GOES Satellite Imagery Animations + National Hurricane Center Products + National Weather Service Alerts + Weather Prediction Center Graphics + Tropical Weather Push Notifications + Satellite Imagery Home Screen Widget + Spaghetti Models GRAPHICAL PRODUCTS INCLUDE: Forecast Graphics - Spaghetti Models - 7-Day Tropical Weather Outlook - 3-Day Excessive Rainfall Outlook - 7-Day Quantitative Precipitation Forecast Storm Specific Graphics - Key Messages - Cone Track Forecast - Tropical Storm Wind (Most Likely) - Tropical Storm Wind (Earliest) - Hurricane Wind Probability - Surface Wind Field - Surface Wind Analysis - Wind / Track History - Rainfall Forecast - Flash Flood Risk Local Storm Threat Graphics - Flooding Rain Threat - Wind Threat - Surge Threat - Tornado Threat - Rainfall Totals - Wind Warnings Note: Local threat graphics are typically not available until shortly before storm landfall. TEXT PRODUCTS INCLUDE: - Tropical Weather Outlook - Forecast Advisories - Public Advisories - Forecast Office Discussion - Local Statement (HLS) - Local Warnings (TCV) - Tropical Discussion - Wind Analysis WEATHER MAP OVERLAYS INCLUDE: - Hurricane Track & Intensity - Potential Storm Surge Flooding - NASA Sea Surface Temperature - NOAA Weather Radar GOES SATELLITE IMAGERY INCLUDES: Fifteen (15) Satellite Imagery Filters - Visible (Band 2) - Near IR (Bands 4 & 5) - Infrared (Bands 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 & 16) - Nighttime Microphysics - Day Cloud Phase - True Color - Air Mass - Sandwich APPLE WATCH APP INCLUDES: - View wind speed & intensity updates every 30 minutes - View the latest satellite imagery - Choose from a variety of Watch Complications -- PRO SUBSCRIPTION FEATURES -- Full Screen, High Resolution Satellite Imagery: - Latest Image - Animated Loop - Mesoscale: Near Real-time Imagery - Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM) Mesoscale imagery typically has 1-minute temporal resolution, but is not always available for each storm. 16-day Weather Forecast Models: - Global Forecast System (GFS) - Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS) - North American Ensemble (NAEFS) Weather Simulation Forecast Models: - Hi-Res Rapid Refresh (HRRR) - Hi-Res Ensemble Forecast (HREF) - North American Mesoscale (NAM) - Hi-Res North American Mesoscale (NAM-HIRES) - High Resolution Window (HRW-FV3, HRW-ARW, HRW-ARW2) - WaveWatch III (WW3) - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather (ECMWF) - ECMWF AI Forecast System (AIFS) Hurricane Models (HAFS, HMON, HWRF, CTCX) Experimental Forecast Animations: - Simulated Radar 2km - Surface Pressure, Wind - 200mb Temp, Ht, Wind - 700mb RH, Ht, Wind - 850mb Vort, Wind, Thick Model Analysis & Guidance Animations: - 6h Total Precipitation - 10m Wind - 200mb Vort, Wind, Ht - 500mb Relative Humidity - 700mb Vort, Wind, Ht - 850mb Vort, Wind, Ht NCEP / ECMWF Cyclogenesis Tracking Products - 10-day ECMWF Cyclogenesis - 12-day ECMWF Strike Probability - 28-day ECMWF Tropical Cyclone Activity - 10-day Probability of Formation - 16-day Storm Forecast Tracks - 21-day Global Tropics Hazards Outlook - 35-day Long Range Probability - 15-day Deepmind FNV3 Cyclogenesis CIMSS Tropical Cyclone Products - Wind Vorticity & Shear Analysis - Steering Layer Analysis - Morphed Integrated Microwave Imagery - Advanced Dvorak Technique (ADTV9.1) ADT Includes imagery, wind radii estimates & trends Interactive Hurricane Tracker Map - Track & Intensity Forecast - Preliminary Best Track Analysis TERMS & CONDITIONS https://lwbrandsllc.com/hurricane-app-terms-conditions/ -- In total, there are now over 100+ hurricane / weather tracking products to help you stay informed during hurricane season.

Ratings & Reviews

4.8

out of 5

75K Ratings

A naive one among seamen
11/02/2024

Reminded learning curves ahead
It was NOT his first rodeo with storms but mine. When I asked husband, a retired USN Captain, was he good with booking the Caribbean beach trip during hurricane season, he said yes. I did book travel insurance that included cancellation & evacuation thinking we’ll leave ahead of storms to be avoided. My experience with storms or living by the sea is just watching the news to see what’s headed in my direction living inland. Then like buying a car, sightings increased as attention to hurricane season threats became popular news items. My concerns about cancelling mounted and focus shifted to what would guide decisions to leave. Asking our son with over 30 years as a first responder that include 20+ in USCG how to monitor for threats — since the “local” newscasts would be Florida-based not our little island — this app was 1 of 2 he sent. SO… when reports of the tropical storm named Helene escalated, this app was SO HELPFUL to provide details that my husband who had lived a decade in NOLA assessing storms that could prompt the fleet to relocate could use now. Meanwhile this app helped me manage my anxiety and decision-making, especially amid the howling winds and pouring rain when the sea state seemed it would reach us ashore. Later as I and others most sadly learned again, forecasts are not the ultimate source of outcomes and the force of water. This app certainly helped this storm newbie and her old sea dog avoid heading home too soon.
A naive one among seamen
11/02/2024

Reminded learning curves ahead

It was NOT his first rodeo with storms but mine. When I asked husband, a retired USN Captain, was he good with booking the Caribbean beach trip during hurricane season, he said yes. I did book travel insurance that included cancellation & evacuation thinking we’ll leave ahead of storms to be avoided. My experience with storms or living by the sea is just watching the news to see what’s headed in my direction living inland. Then like buying a car, sightings increased as attention to hurricane season threats became popular news items. My concerns about cancelling mounted and focus shifted to what would guide decisions to leave. Asking our son with over 30 years as a first responder that include 20+ in USCG how to monitor for threats — since the “local” newscasts would be Florida-based not our little island — this app was 1 of 2 he sent. SO… when reports of the tropical storm named Helene escalated, this app was SO HELPFUL to provide details that my husband who had lived a decade in NOLA assessing storms that could prompt the fleet to relocate could use now. Meanwhile this app helped me manage my anxiety and decision-making, especially amid the howling winds and pouring rain when the sea state seemed it would reach us ashore. Later as I and others most sadly learned again, forecasts are not the ultimate source of outcomes and the force of water. This app certainly helped this storm newbie and her old sea dog avoid heading home too soon.
Absolute best app for real data that’s also easy to understand.
12/14/2023

brucereynolds31594
This app is critical for anyone who lives in an area with tropical weather/systems. There have been hurricanes where the data in the app (which updates at the same time meteorologists get their update) gets to me faster than the news on TV/online. Living on the Gulf coast of Florida, anyone that’s been here for the last few years knows how many storms have been down to minute changes in course or strength to determine when to evacuate or change plans. This app keeps you 100% up to date and I highly recommend the subscription. With the subscription I usually have a 1-2 day lead on storm development before the news is even talking about it. There are so many features and maps and graphics that I feel like real meteorologists must get about the same data if at all any more. TL;DR This app is as good for the average person as it would be for a trained meteorologist, and is the ONLY app you need to be totally prepared in any hurricane.
Absolute best app for real data that’s also easy to understand.
12/14/2023

brucereynolds31594

This app is critical for anyone who lives in an area with tropical weather/systems. There have been hurricanes where the data in the app (which updates at the same time meteorologists get their update) gets to me faster than the news on TV/online. Living on the Gulf coast of Florida, anyone that’s been here for the last few years knows how many storms have been down to minute changes in course or strength to determine when to evacuate or change plans. This app keeps you 100% up to date and I highly recommend the subscription. With the subscription I usually have a 1-2 day lead on storm development before the news is even talking about it. There are so many features and maps and graphics that I feel like real meteorologists must get about the same data if at all any more. TL;DR This app is as good for the average person as it would be for a trained meteorologist, and is the ONLY app you need to be totally prepared in any hurricane.
Love It!
06/16/2024

Testing_Testing1234
This app is great for monitoring systems in tropical regions. The information provided in this app has been accurate, timely, and up-to-date with developing systems. I have used this app for over a year and it is a great tools I would highly recommend anyone that lives in a tropical area get this app. It is easy to use and provides the necessary data to track hurricanes. It is not perfect, but I have noticed updates over the last year and am optimistic the trend of improvement will continue. One thing I would like to see is for areas that have the right conditions be reported. It does show areas of interest but there is a delay in the reporting when conditions are right for development verses when there is confidence in something developing. That may not be significant for some, but I am a nosey planner and like to know what is going on out there even if something does not develop. One thing I love are the spaghetti models! Those are fascinating to me.
Love It!
06/16/2024

Testing_Testing1234

This app is great for monitoring systems in tropical regions. The information provided in this app has been accurate, timely, and up-to-date with developing systems. I have used this app for over a year and it is a great tools I would highly recommend anyone that lives in a tropical area get this app. It is easy to use and provides the necessary data to track hurricanes. It is not perfect, but I have noticed updates over the last year and am optimistic the trend of improvement will continue. One thing I would like to see is for areas that have the right conditions be reported. It does show areas of interest but there is a delay in the reporting when conditions are right for development verses when there is confidence in something developing. That may not be significant for some, but I am a nosey planner and like to know what is going on out there even if something does not develop. One thing I love are the spaghetti models! Those are fascinating to me.
Indispensable During Hurricane Season
11/08/2024

CBWeather
From June to December, this is the very first app I open on my iPhone or iPad. Having lived at locations throughout Florida for over 65 years I have experienced more than my share of hurricanes and tropical storms. It is essential that you keep yourself and your family safe by being prepared and knowing what to expect. This app provides the latest data from the National Hurricane Center and it follows tropical systems from their creation until they disperse. Utilizing data from a variety of sources, it provides crucial information on the projected path of these systems and the dangers they present regarding intensity. I use this information in deciding what preparations I must take to protect my home or whether to evacuate to a safer location. With the growing number and intensity of these storms impacting larger areas of our country, it is absolutely imperative to stay informed. This app provides a wealth of timely and crucial information.
Indispensable During Hurricane Season
11/08/2024

CBWeather

From June to December, this is the very first app I open on my iPhone or iPad. Having lived at locations throughout Florida for over 65 years I have experienced more than my share of hurricanes and tropical storms. It is essential that you keep yourself and your family safe by being prepared and knowing what to expect. This app provides the latest data from the National Hurricane Center and it follows tropical systems from their creation until they disperse. Utilizing data from a variety of sources, it provides crucial information on the projected path of these systems and the dangers they present regarding intensity. I use this information in deciding what preparations I must take to protect my home or whether to evacuate to a safer location. With the growing number and intensity of these storms impacting larger areas of our country, it is absolutely imperative to stay informed. This app provides a wealth of timely and crucial information.

+ Added ECMWF (HRES, AIFS & ENS) & Deepmind (FNV3) models to the Interactive Spaghetti Models Map + New 10-day ECMWF Cyclogenesis Forecast Map + Improved 15-day Deepmind AI FNV3 Cyclogenesis Forecast Map + Optimized for iOS 26 + Fixed a few minor bugs Previous Updates Include: + New Model: ECMWF AI Forecast System (AIFS) + New 12 & 28-day ECMWF Tropical Cyclone Activity + New Apple Watch App + New NASA Satellite Imagery + New ECMWF Diagnostic Graphics + Updated GOES-East imagery to utilize GOES-19 + New Hurricane Forecast Model: HAFS + Added MJO Phase Plots & Velocity Potential + Aircraft Reconnaissance & Satellite Wind Analysis + New 35-day Probability of Formation Graphics + Added CIRA Satellite Imagery & Model Diagnostics + Improved the Radar and Weather Map Overlays + New GOES-19 (GOES-E) Satellite Imagery + New GOES-18 (GOES-W) Satellite Imagery + New forecast models: HAFS, SHiELD, T-SHiELD + New widget options (GOES-East / West) + New 16-day GFS forecast graphics + New HMON / HWRF regional forecast graphics + New GEFS & NAEFS 16-day Wind Forecast products + Updated Storm Tracks graphics to reflect GFSv16 + Upgraded WaveWatch III to GFS-WAVE + Added the HRW-FV3 forecast model + New Tropical Cyclone Genesis Index graphics + New HMON & HWRF forecasts for tropical disturbances + New Satellite Ocean Heat Content products + Updated Storm Tracks graphics to reflect GFSv16 Thank you for the positive feedback!

Version 1.87 10/27/2025

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Seller: LW Brands, LLC
Size: 89.1 MB
Category: Weather
Compatibility: Requires iOS 16.6 or later.

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Requires iOS 16.6 or later.

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Requires iPadOS 16.6 or later.

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Languages: English and French
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