Real-time vs forecast

For the current situation regarding the hurricane, we recommend using the Radar+ layer. This combines satellite imagery and weather radar coverage if it's within the radar's reach. You can turn on/off the satellite or radar layer as you want.

Where to find the Hurricane Tracker

The ultimate tool for tracking hurricanes is the Hurricane Tracker, which has all available forecast scenarios. For the United States, these are usually issued by NHC, ECMWF, and UKM. By default, we always show the local model.

Using Windy images in media

Windyty, S.E. (owner of Windy.com) gives you full right to use any videos, animations, or screen captures in any media, project, or any other intellectual work for free as long as the "Windy.com" logo remains visible. If you want to go beyond screenshots or video captures, use Windy Embed at embed.windy.com

Windy Premium vs. Free

The Hurricane Tracker has no limitations. The hurricane forecast remains the same. We don't sell ads or data, and you don't even have to register. The Hurricane Tracker is free for all.

If you want to support us, we will happily have you as a Premium member. Subscribe to unlock a 15-day AI forecast, more frequent updates of the weather models, tide forecast, the route planner, a one-year archive of satellite and weather radar imagery, and much more.

HURRICANE WIND SPEEDS VS. FORECAST WIND SPEEDS EXPLAINED

As with every year during hurricane season, there is a lot of confusion about hurricanes, their forecast, and their measurements. That's why we've given you a brief summary of how to navigate Windy, where to find out about the current situation, and where to find forecast information.

Weather maps based on numerical models

All the weather maps you are used to on Windy are made up of numerical models that are created at a certain resolution (e.g. 9 km for the ECMWF model). They don't show the measured values, they show the forecast. Specifically, in the case of wind, it is the AVERAGE value at 10 meters above the ground. From such a map it is not possible to determine the maximum wind speeds of a hurricane.

Such maps show the direction of the tropical cyclone and the AVERAGE values, not maximum wind speeds. The model is created from data that is several hours old and is not used to describe the current situation.

That's why we developed a hurricane-tracking tool a few years ago.

The hurricane forecast using the Dvorak Technique

Some tropical cyclone observatories (NOAA, Met Office, ECMWF) also issue a special hurricane forecast, where they estimate the strength of the hurricane based on e.g. the Dvorak Technique, which also uses measurements directly from the hurricane for its calculations (measurement, and patterns usual for hurricanes in the area).

Hurricane data is collected, among other things, from aircraft flying directly into the hurricane. Much respect to all Hurricane Hunters!

LATEST UPDATES ON HURRICANE RAFAEL

Follow us on Twitter and other social media (Threads, Facebook, or Instagram) to get the latest updates.

Have you noticed a few changes in Windy? That's because we've released version 39, which introduces features to make Windy easier to use when you know how to use it. Therefore, we are providing a summary to make things easier for you.

Pin your favorite layers

We understand that not everyone uses 50 layers on Windy. That's why we've made your job easier, and now you can pin your favorite layers to have them at hand. Valid for both classic layers and items in "Display on map" section (webcams, airports, weather stations, etc.)

How to:

1. Go to the menu on your mobile
2. Hold your finger long on the layer or POI you want to pin
3. Your layers/POIs are now available under the PIN icon

Explore the new, better, more powerful picker

The Picker is the centerpiece of the application in the new version of Windy. And that's why it has new features that will make Windy easier to use.

With the change of the picker, the positions of some instruments have changed. When you place the picker anywhere on the map, you can view the Detailed Forecast, Distance and planning, or the nearest Sounding measurement for a specific location in the picker menu on top (see the picture below).

What the new picker can do

• Preview items like webcams, airports, surf spots, weather stations, radiation stations, etc.
• Quickly update detailed forecasts when the picker changes position
• Show nearest Sounding measurements
• Work better for measurements and route planning (more on that below)

Set the Weather picker timer

The new Weather picker can either disappear from the map after a few seconds or it can be present permanently with the "Always on" option. You can decide what suits you the best in the settings:

1. Open Settings
2. Scroll to Autoclose the weather picker in:
3. Choose available intervals 3 sec, 6 sec, 9 sec, 12 sec or Always on.

Immerse yourself in route planning. Now in the app

Route planer is a beloved feature, especially among pilots, sailors, or hikers.

1. Place the picker where the route begins
2. Click on "Distance and planning" in the top bar.
3. Scroll to other checkpoints and click on "Add waypoint"
4. At the last waypoint, click on "End measurement"
5. Choose how you want to complete the journey. Choose between airplane (VFR or IFR), boat, walking, or driving.
6. On the timeline, select the time you will start and, on the bottom left, your speed.

If you plan to go later, you can save the route to your favorites on the bottom right, where you can find it later (by clicking on your profile photo).

We're listening to feedback. Leave us a comment

If you've been using the new version for a few days, let us know what you think. We'd love you to add pictures and specific things and go in-depth with your feedback.

The new version of Windy changes the way you navigate Windy. We know the changes are challenging, but we hope that after a few days, you'll get used to it and love the new version for its simplicity.

Basel, Switzerland 12.6.2024 – Windyty, S.E., the operator of the renowned global weather service Windy.com, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of a majority stake in meteoblue, A.G., a Basel based company well known for its highest accuracy weather forecasting services. This strategic move further strengthens Windyty, S.E.’s position as a leader in the global weather forecasting industry.

CEO of meteoblue and co-founder, Dr. Karl Gutbrod, stated: "This partnership is a step change milestone in our journey to become the one premium weather data source worldwide. Joining forces with Windyty, S.E. will expand our global reach, enhance our leading capabilities and unleash new innovation potential. We are enthusiastic with the solution perspectives we can offer by combining the best data with the best visualization."

meteoblue founder Mathias Müller, added: "From our humble beginnings at the University of Basel to leading technological advancements in weather forecasting, meteoblue has always been driven by innovation. We were already computing 2 km weather forecasts in 2008, something that is still considered an innovation today. Our first machine learning combined dozens of different weather models already in 2018, long before AI became a buzzword. With Windyty, S.E., we are set to redefine what is possible in the realm of meteorological services and bring the best weather data not just to business customers but to hundreds of millions of users."

Windyty recognizes the value and big potential of meteoblue and is committed to further developing the corporate business as well as the well known meteoblue.com consumer website for weather enthusiasts. As Ivo Lukacovic, founder of Windy.com says: "At Windy, we hold the utmost respect and admiration for the technologies and research conducted by meteoblue. We eagerly anticipate harnessing the full potential of our collaboration."

Both companies have agreed not to disclose any further details about the deal. The acquisition is not only a testimony to the remarkable achievements of both companies but also a promising new chapter in the pursuit of excellence in weather modeling and visualisation. With shared goals and complementary technologies, Windyty, S.E. and meteoblue, A.G. are poised to deliver enhanced value to their users and stakeholders worldwide.

About Windyty, S.E.

Founded in 2014 in Prague, Windyty, S.E. has become one of the most popular global weather platforms, providing real-time weather data, advanced forecasting, and interactive weather mapping to millions of users worldwide. Its user-friendly interface and precise weather predictions have made Windy.com indispensable for meteorologists, pilots, and outdoor enthusiasts.

About meteoblue, A.G.

Established in 2006 by Mathias Müller and colleagues as a spin-off from the University of Basel, meteoblue has grown into a global service provider with customers in more than 60 countries. meteoblue has specialized in providing high-precision weather and climate services. Based on its unique AI-powered technology, big data is made small by condensing all available weather data into a simple forecast with top accuracy. The technology offers deep insights into weather patterns and has been integral to sectors ranging from agriculture to renewable energy, building management, and even gaming.

Media contact: David Polášek, david.polasek@windy.com

Join us to look at layers you may not be familiar with but are extremely useful in the southern hemisphere summer, namely Wet-bulb temperature (WBT), UV index, Solar Power, and Extreme forecast layers.

You can find all these layers under the group "Temperature" filter in the mobile layer menu. Drought intensity has its own filter, "Drought."

Wet-Bulb Temperature WBT

Temperature figures alone don't give a complete picture of the impact of heat on humans. So what is missing? It is the humidity that plays a significant role in how we actually experience high temperatures and how dangerous they are.

In essence, the WBT value means how well humans can cool themselves by sweating. The WBT critical threshold is considered 35 °C, where we can no longer cool down our bodies by sweating. At this temperature, human bodies switch from shedding heat to the environment to gaining heat from it.

UV index

The UV index is a fairly well-known value from general weather forecasting. But what exactly is it, and what do the different values mean? It measures the level of UV radiation at a particular place and time. The UVI indicates the level of radiation and the danger of short-term and long-term exposure to the sun.

0 to 2 means low danger from the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
3 to 5 means a moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.
6 to 7 means a high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.
8 to 10 means a very high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.
11 or more means an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.

Solar power

The good news in the end is that the sun is also a good helper when it comes to generating electricity. Solar radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation emitted by the sun, measured in watts per square meter (W/m2). On a clear day, the maximum surface value is approximately 1000 W/m2 at solar noon.

The Solar power layer can be used to indicate how much energy can be produced during one day with a certain amount of resources, in this case, PV panels.

Extreme Forecast

Statistically unusually cold or warm ground temperature for a given day (in UTC). ECMWF's Extreme Forecast Index, based on its 20-year history, displays the probability that on a given day, there will be an extreme event. The layer also shows unusually windy or rainy days (6 days ahead).

Drought monitoring

From 2021, you can monitor the drought status on Windy in 3 different layers, thanks to our cooperation with CzechGlobe. On the drought intensity layer, you can view the soil drought status at a depth of 0 - 40 cm or 0 - 100 cm. The soil moisture layer shows you how saturated the soil is at these depths. You can also compare the values against the 1961-2010 average with the Moisture anomalies layer.

What's new

We can't ignore that the weather radar is one of the most popular features of Windy. That's why we have invested time and resources in new radar sources covering the Alps. Traveling to the Alps? You'll love this new upgrade.

Thanks to new sources from Austria and Switzerland, we'll cover the vast majority of the Alps with better data (resolution 1 km, refresh rate 5 minutes). Watch the animation to see what it means to have better data.

Why is it so important?

The Alps are home not only to the inhabitants of the Alpine countries but also to athletes and mountain sports enthusiasts, not to mention the pilots who fly over the Alps. They can all see the difference today. Just check the Before/After. Having good radar coverage of the Alps can make a big difference in reality.

Also, it's not easy to cover the Alps with the high rock massifs and the peaks, but together with your support and the great infrastructure of Swiss and Austrian met services, we made it possible on Windy.

Even more impressive with Premium

1-hour weather radar remains free. If you want to see the new, improved radar in 6-hour and 12-hour recording, go for Windy Premium for only €18.99 per year (appx. €1.6 /month).

https://www.windy.com/-Weather-radar-radar?radar,46.543,12.713,7,internal

Team Windy hasn't slept through the summer either, bringing you another new layer to help prevent fires. We worked with CzechGlobe on the new layer, just as we did on the drought layers earlier.

Why we come up with Fire Danger layer

Canada, Greece, Australia, and many other countries struggle with wildfires on a regular basis. Even though we can't put out fires, we're going into battle with a new layer we call Fire Danger. The layer will help rescue teams but also ordinary people to prevent the risk of fire or its further spread. The layer is currently displayed in the background of this article

It's super useful, simple, and it's free.

What does the new layer do?

Fire Danger is actually two layers, each showing something different. The Fire Spread layer shows the likelihood of a fire spreading based on several metrics, from which a complex model for the whole world is pieced together. The risks are divided into six categories: Very low to Extreme.

The second layer is Fire Ignition, which shows the moisture in the fuel. The lower the moisture in the fuel, the higher the chance of a fire. In layman's terms, if it hasn't rained for a long time and the ground is dry, the risk of a fire is much higher.

Both layers show a 10-day forecast. And while we hope to use them globally, we still want them to be needed as little as possible.

Where to find the new layers in Windy

The new layer is in the main menu as "Fire danger". Remember that as of Windy 39, you can pin your favorite layers to the quick pin menu. Just long tap on any layer in the menu.

Get a new layer into the world

Fire Danger is completely free. If you'd like to help us in any way, please share information about the new layer with your friends and the media.

Support us by buying Windy Premium

Premium features take you one step further, making you ready when your big day comes. Whether you're an athlete, pilot, sailor, or weather enthusiast. Go Premium now

https://www.windy.com/-Fire-spread-fwi?fwi,39.139,-103.524,6,internal

How to Watch Hurricanes and Tropical Storms in Windy

We recommend using satellite imagery to see a hurricane in real-time. If you want to track the forecast, we recommend doing so with wind, gust, wave, or wind accumulation layers.

Latest Update on Tropical Storm/Hurricane Beryl

A hurricane warning is in effect for the area on the projected path, where conditions are anticipated to deteriorate by Wednesday and Thursday, bringing destructive winds and life-threatening storm surges.

NHC Key Messages for Tropical Storm Beryl

All warnings (CAP alerts) issued by local met offices can be found in the Weather Warnings layer

Update: Sunday, 20th of August, 6:00 pm UTC

Hilary (now Tropical Strom category) has arrived on the coast bringing heavy rains that are likely to cause flash, life-threatening flooding. Warnings have been issued for the southwest coast. These conditions are extremely exceptional for this area.

Track Hurricane Hilary with ➡️ the Hurricane Tracker

Update: Saturday, 19th of August, 9:00 pm UTC

Hurricane Hilary, currently a category 3 storm, is predicted to deliver heavy rain to the SW US and the Baja California Peninsula. This could lead to catastrophic flooding and mudslides starting today.

Note: Windy.com images can be freely distributed. When sharing, please credit the source or tag Windy.com in your post or article.

Update: Saturday, 19th of August, 5:00 am UTC

The hurricane is keeping the cat. 4, and could bring potentially catastrophic flooding to Baja California, as well as the southwestern U.S. this weekend and early next.

Track Hurricane Hilary with ➡️ the Hurricane Tracker

Note: Windy.com images can be freely distributed. When sharing, please credit the source or tag Windy.com in your post or article.

Update: Thursday, 18th of August, 7:00 am UTC

Hurricane Hilary has quickly moved to a Category 4 on the Saffi-Simpson scale and continues to track towards northern Baja California and southern California. The hurricane will bring not only strong winds and swells, but also heavy rains that could cause flooding not only in the locations mentioned but across much of the southwestern United States.

Note: Windy.com images can be freely distributed. When sharing, please credit the source or tag Windy.com in your post or article.

Original text: Thursday, 17th of August, 6:00 am UTC

Tropical Storm Hilary is forming in an unlikely location and could reach hurricane Category 3 (based on NHC-EP) at its peak on the weekend, bringing heavy rains, winds, and swells to the Baja California coast and possibly Southern California.

In the Windy Hurricane Tracker, you can see 3 different forecasts that differ significantly in hurricane/storm strength so far. The NHC, the ECMWF, and the UK Met Office will continue to refine their forecasts. We will also keep you informed of forecast changes here.

Track Hurricane Hilary with ➡️ the Hurricane Tracker

Note: Windy.com images can be freely distributed. When sharing, please credit the source or tag Windy.com in your post or article.

https://www.windy.com/-Weather-radar-radar?radar,34.602,-116.587,7,internal

Since last March, you can find more than 5,000 radioactivity measurement stations on Windy.com. This is mainly thanks to the resources of EURDEP, and SaveEcoBot.

Before you start monitoring radiation stations, we recommend you check out this article on what radioactivity exposure is still safe and what is not.

You can also see on the map the significant deviation from other values at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, where readings commonly reach values between 4000 and 6000. Such values are common at this site.

Where to find radioactivity measurement stations

Mobile/tablet version

• Go to the menu
• Slide down to the section "Display on the map"
• Click on "Radiation"

Desktop version

• Go to the bottom right corner of Windy.com
• Click on More layers
• Pick Radiation

TIP: To have the radiation layer always at hand, move the toggle switch in the menu to lock the position of the layer among 7 locked layers (POIs)

Each measurement station can be clicked to see the previous day's values. In addition, if you already have a new version of Windy.com, you can preview each station without opening its detail.

About resources

EURDEP (The EUropean Radiological Data Exchange Platform): platform enabling a continuous exchange of radiation data by 39 participating countries from their national radiological monitoring networks

SaveEcoBot: a project by Pavlo Tkachenko and his team, originally focused on air quality in Ukraine. Due to the events of the last year, it has focused on measuring radioactivity in Ukraine. More about the SaveEcoBot project.

Here's an overview of the widgets you'll find super helpful when trying to access weather quickly from any gadget - iPhone, iPad, Macbook or Apple Watch!

Home Screen widgets

We also bring one widget that is not complex like Windy but instead simple, clear, and handy at any time. We think it is best suited for Home Screen or StandBy mode

Widgets for StandBy mode on iPhone

Do you check the weather before bed? Or do you like to keep track of your desk during the day? Weather and clock is the perfect combination you want to have on the new StandBy mode that Apple has introduced. If you're an ultra Windy fan, you can get two Windy widgets at once.

Weather Radar on Smart Stack

The new widget placement didn't surprise us. We're ready. You'll be able to add the forecast and even weather radar to your new Smart Stack!

Lock Screen widgets

Lock-screen widgets have become extremely popular. They are useful yet visually non-distracting. Now, you can have them on the iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch.

Pro tip: You can customize each widget to your liking. Long-tap into the settings where you can change the location, model, day range, zoom level, or visual style. Tweak the widgets to suit you.

Go Premium for more details and satellite imagery

We always go the extra mile for Premium users who support us. Windy Premium users will get 7 extra widgets for their iOS device menu. Go Windy Premium and enjoy all the benefits.

@papaGhurka
Secondary? What about six? :) Check the bottom right corner.

Hey @DBabs

The green dot is just a differentiator for the graph. To see the reported wind, find "Reported wind" in the menu. Then click on any station on the map.

Hey @slow1000

I cannot find any list of airports on the website you've sent. Could you navigate?

Hey @剑胆琴心

we have them. Once they start sending it, we will display it among the other models.

Hey @Leo-1c7997ed-b99d-4493-bd35-3e7269b406ce

It's not possible with Windy, but it's possible with meteoblue using their history+ product. Absolutely recommended.

https://www.meteoblue.com/en/historyplus

@vaibhav-sheth-2

Could you be more specific or make a screenshot please? There was temporary outage of CAMS, but it should be fine now.

@Siony-Mario

It's not a bug.
The colors will turn grey once you enter Day 6 to Day 15 without Windy Premium. Only Premium users can see this data, more frequent updates, etc.. Although the effect is new, we made this change in February 2023.

Hey @Rudi-Neethling

city placeholders are community based (OSM), we cannot really change a certain placeholder. I'm sorry.

Hey @jeffs17w

It seems like some changes were made by Copernicus on the CAMS global model. We are aware and investigating. Thanks for your patience.

Note for others: CAMS-EU works just fine

Hey @soleildujour

it's a really niche platform for internet browsing and we have never tested Windy for such use. Could share a screenshot or video of how the bug looks like at least? We have made some changes and bug fixes regarding animation, this might be related.