Over the past year, we have brought you more than 22 major and countless small updates and features.

Yet we are still ad-free and provide weather forecast to millions of users worldwide. To keep it that way, we decided to move some free features to Premium. We are also bringing new improvements to Premium, like Satellite Archive, better Compare Forecast, and more detailed maps of some models.

Learn more about each Premium feature in a brief introduction below:

1-hour forecast step

Access 1-hour forecast steps in the detailed forecast view and on all the weather maps. Hourly steps provide more detail and accuracy and allow for more fine-grained adjustments for weather events. They can be handy for predicting the timing and intensity of thunderstorms, rain showers, and other fast-moving weather systems that can change quickly.

In other words, you can better understand what is happening in the present and near future, which can help you make decisions about outdoor activities, travel, and other plans that are affected by the weather.

10-day forecast outlook

A 10-day forecast outlook provides a detailed prediction of weather for the next days with all available views - Basic, Airgram, Meteogram, Waves, Wind, and selected weather models.

Open the extended 10-day version at the end of the forecast table.

Forecast updates at least 4 times a day

The forecast provided by each weather model is updated at a minimum of 4 intervals in 24 hours. This means you will always have the latest forecast available at your disposal.

More detailed forecast maps

Higher resolution for all weather maps and models. View the weather conditions for any geographic area with a forecast resolution that considers the orography of the location, such as mountains and mountain ranges, and get more accurate results.

Below is an example of the HRRR model output in the Free (left) vs. Premium account (right), location Grand Canyon. The Premium version shows more weather patterns according to the area's terrain, ensuring a higher level of forecast quality.

Unlimited Favorites and Alerts

Create as many favorites and alerts for any location or webcam as you need, and have everything in one place.

Select weather parameters such as Wind, Rain, Waves, Temperature, and more, and get notified in advance before the conditions occur.

12-hour loop for Radar and Satellite

Track the past and current movement of storm systems, precipitation, or cloud cover with 12-hour history of Radar and Satellite.

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Radars emit microwave energy and detect the energy reflected back from precipitation and other atmospheric objects, while satellites capture visible and infrared imagery of the Earth's surface.

Tide forecast in the forecast detail

A new perk for our Premium subscribers and for those who haven't joined the Premium club yet but frequently travel by sea, this is a feature worth subscribing to to elevate your voyages.

A significant change has been made to the detailed forecast. The Waves tab now includes Tide forecast data, allowing you to analyze weather conditions more comprehensively.

Satellite archive going back 1-year

History of satellite imagery for the last 12 months. Whether you are interested in analyzing past severe weather events such as hurricanes, typhoons, and tropical storms or the development of specific weather patterns, our satellite archive got you covered.

Route Planner for planning tasks

Route Planner is a comprehensive tool for planning tasks and trips with all the essential weather parameters. Set your waypoints on the map and view the forecast for the entire duration of the trip.

As a pilot, you will value the VFR and IFR forecast with full-scale Airgram. You will enjoy the Boat option with Waves forecast if you sail.

3D Globe display

View weather from the big picture with our 3D globe mode and visualize weather from a different perspective (desktop only).

Additional mobile widgets

Extra widgets with 1-hour forecast steps in all three sizes and Satellite widgets with BLUE, VISIBLE, INFRA, and INFRA Plus modes.

Learn more about Windy widgets here.

Extra settings

Additional options for Windy's interface allow setting any layer as default and having your favorite parameters present when browsing through or opening the app. Furthermore, you can also save the 1-hour forecast view so Windy remembers your preferred settings.

Want to enjoy all the Premium features to the fullest and support the development of Windy at the same time?

Go Premium 👈

Update: 15th of June, 10:00 pm UTC

Cyclone Biparjoy, a powerful storm, has begun to make landfall in north-west India and southern Pakistan, causing heavy rains and gale-force winds. The cyclone, whose name means "disaster" in Bengali, is predicted to be the worst storm in the region in 25 years, threatening homes, crops, and lives.

Track the cyclone with ➡️ Hurricane Tracker

Cyclone's trajectories are based on 4 different weather models

More than 170,000 people in both countries were evacuated to safety ahead of the cyclone's arrival. The storm is expected to pass through India's Gujarat state and Sindh province in Pakistan, hitting the coast near Jakhau port, between Mandvi in Gujarat and Keti Bandar in Sindh.

Pakistan's disaster management agency has warned of storm surges as high as 3-4m along the coastline from Karachi to Gujarat. Despite a reduction in the cyclone's intensity, wind speeds are still expected to reach "very dangerous" levels of around 110-125 km/h at the time of landfall. The India Meteorological Department expects Biparjoy to "fall in intensity" as it moves inland

Update: 14th of June, 9:00 am UTC

The category 2 Cyclone Biparjoy is approaching the India-Pakistan border region, bringing potential floods and power disruptions in its wake. Landfall predicted on Thursday in Gurajat.

The coastal regions of Gujarat are on high alert as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) warns of an impending storm surge due to the formidable cyclonic storm Biparjoy. Despite a slight decrease in its intensity, the cyclone is anticipated to regain strength, potentially causing widespread destruction in Gujarat through massive storm surges. The IMD has raised a red alert for the coasts of Saurashtra and Kutch, with the cyclone predicted to hit land between Mandvi in Gujarat and Karachi, a port city in Pakistan, on June 15.

The cyclone's impact is expected to be severe, with complete destruction of thatched houses and significant damage to kutcha houses in various districts, including Kachchh, Devbhumi Dwarka, Porbandar, Jamnagar, Morbi, Junagarh, and Rajkot. The storm also poses a threat to infrastructure, with the potential to topple power and communication poles, disrupt railway services, and cause harm to crops and orchards.

The cyclone is forecasted to bring a range of rainfall intensities to Gujarat's coastal areas, from light to moderate, with isolated places experiencing heavy to extremely heavy downpours. The intensity of rainfall is expected to escalate on June 15.

In anticipation of the cyclone, approximately 95 train services that run through, originate from, or terminate in Gujarat's coastal areas have been cancelled or will be short-terminated until June 15.

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As the year draws to a close, our capacity for surprises is far from dwindling — it's quite the opposite! We're excited to unveil the latest enhancements we've introduced. ☀️

Tide forecast in the forecast detail

A new perk for our Premium subscribers and for those who haven't joined the Premium club yet but frequently travel by sea, this is a feature worth subscribing to to elevate your voyages.

Tides has taken a monumental step forward with its latest innovation: a universal tide forecast, now accessible for any location across the globe.

This advancement significantly departed from the conventional approach, where tide predictions were confined to specific, predetermined areas. In a seamless integration convenience, the Waves tab has been enhanced to include tide forecast data, offering a more detailed and holistic analysis of weather conditions.

How do you get to the Waves&Tide view?

• Place your picker in the sea 🌊
• Expand the picker
• And click on the Waves&Tide tab in the detailed forecast 🚀

Active fires

Announcing an enhancement to our Point of Interest (POI) layer with the integration of Active Fires data, courtesy of NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS). The new data from NASA FIRMS bring near real-time fire monitoring to your fingertips with precision.

Now, we've upgraded this feature to offer high-resolution active fire data that can be seamlessly combined with any Windy layer. Whether you're cross-referencing with satellite details or wind patterns, this multi-layered approach provides a comprehensive view of fire dynamics like never before.

The POI overlay comes with better visualization that you can stay up-to-date with.

Nearest AQ stations

Are you curious about the pollution situation in your area? We understand many of you would like easy access to comprehensive weather data. That's why we are continuously working on improvements to make this possible.

We've streamlined access to environmental health information by positioning Air Quality and Radiation stations prominently within the detailed forecast view, just above the weather stations. This refinement in our interface design ensures you can effortlessly view the closest measurements of air quality and radiation levels at a glance without needing additional navigation.

POI filter for heliports with/without METARs

Airports POI now has a useful new feature: a filter for heliports with or without METARs. This makes it easier to search for airports that meet your specific criteria. Are you interested in checking the flying conditions in the form of METAR but tired of manually checking each airport? Well, you no longer have to! :)

We are happy to bring enhancements continuously; your feedback always plays a big role.
Let us know what you think about the new version! 🙂💭

Update: 5th of September, 11:00 p.m. UTC

Typhoon Hinnamnor made landfall on the southern coast, near the city of Geoje early Tuesday as Category 2 severe tropical storm causing flooding due to excessive rainfall and power outages.

Track the Hinnamnor typhoon directly on Windy with Hurricane Tracker LIVE ➡️ https://bit.ly/Hinnamnor-Windy

Hundreds of flights are grounded as the typhoon moves away from the Korean peninsula and weakens.

The maximum sustained winds are now 169 km/h strong, the storm continues to bring heavy rainfall and gusty winds.

Update: 5th of September, 8:00 a.m. UTC

The Category 3 typhoon Hinnamnor is expected to approach the Kyushu region in western Japan from Monday evening through Tuesday morning while traveling northward over the East China Sea toward South Korea.

The typhoon is traveling at 25 km per hour with maximum sustained winds of 193 km/h and gusts of 240 km/h.

Hinnamnor is forecast to hit South Korea as Category 2 typhoon early Tuesday.

Threats

Rough seas with violent winds and heavy rainfall will come to northern and southern Kyushu. In the upcoming 24-hour period, the rainfall can reach 300 millimeters.

Warnings have been issued for high waves that could reach up to 12 meters in northern Kyushu and 10 meters in southern Kyushu. Landslides and flooding in low-lying areas may occur too.

Update: 4th of September, 11:00 a.m. UTC

The Hinnamnor typhoon starting to accelerate through the East China Sea now as a Category 3 storm.

Landfall is estimated to be near Busan in South Korea on Tuesday in the early morning hours. It is also expected to be one of the strongest storms to ever hit the country.

The slow-moving typhoon is moving with maximum sustained winds of 195 km/h. Eastern China and Japan are already preparing for the typhoon's impacts by suspending ferry services and flights on Sunday.

Update: 4th of September, 01:00 a.m. UTC`

Hinnamnor (now Ex-HENRY) has reintensified into a Category 2 strong typhoon. The maximum sustained winds are 169 km/h and gusts around 210 km/h.

The typhoon is expected to head north to South Korea and hit Jeju Island and Busan with life-threatening conditions.

Before arriving in the Korean Peninsula, it will also impact the South West Japan and China with devastating storm surges as the massive system progresses, starting from Sunday night to Tuesday.

Update: 3rd of September, 05:00 a.m. UTC

Tropical typhoon Hinnamnor (locally Henry) maintained the strength of a Category 1 storm in the last 24 hours with winds of 145 km/h.

It is now moving north at 12 kilometers per hour and bringing heavy to moderate rain to Metro Manila - Batanes, and Babuyan Islands; these conditions should prevail for most of Saturday.

Many other areas are affected by the enhanced southwest monsoon.

The typhoon is expected to intensify back into at least category 2 intensity before impacting South Korea and Japan and gradually weakening. Landfall on the Korea Peninsula is predicted for Tuesday.

Update: 2nd of September, 01:00 p.m. UTC

Typhoon Hinnamnor (Henry) has further weakened into Category 1 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale during its stationary phase over the Philippine Sea. Maximum winds are 145 km/h.

It is heading toward the Korean Peninsula and Japan now while affecting the Philippines with severe storm surges, causing flooding. No injuries have been reported so far.

Going into the weekend, Hinnamnor can significantly re-strengthen and become a Category 3 typhoon before making landfall in South Korea on Tuesday next week.

The typhoon will approach Okinawa on Sunday and bring destructive winds with the power to destroy homes.

Update: 1st of September, 11:00 p.m. UTC

Hinnamnor (Henry) downgraded to Category 4 on early Friday, local time, with maximum sustained winds of 209 km/h and gusts around 278 km/h. It remains a very dangerous typhoon despite the downgrade.

The typhoon is almost stationary over the Philippine Sea as of now and is expected to remain like that during the Friday morning and then slowly head northwest in the afternoon.

Besides heavy rain, the typhoon will affect northern Luzon with strong winds; warnings have been issued for Batanes, Babuyan Islands, and northeastern part of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana).

Update: 1st of September, 08:00 a.m. UTC

Hinnamnor (Henry) remains a powerful typhoon, currently peaking at Category 5 super typhoon status with maximum sustained winds of 257 km/h and gusts of about 313 km/h.

Meandering in the East China Sea, the storm has absorbed a tropical depression, locally named GardoPH, and completed an eyewall replacement cycle.

The storm is headed southward of Ryukyu Islands, where it is expected to make a re-approach, then move away to the south and gain force.

Hinnamnor will not make landfall in the Philippines, but will affect Northern Luzon with light to moderate rain, with at times heavy rain, in Batanes.

Heavy rainfall causing severe flooding and destructive winds will impact the Korean Peninsula later this week starting Sunday till Tuesday. It can also cause waves up to 15 meters high in the sea.

Residents should stay on high alert for gale-force winds and high waves. Gale Advisory is in effect for Ishigaki, Yonaguni, Daito, and Okinawa Islands.

Update: 31st of August, 08:00 p.m. UTC

Hinnamnor has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as a Category 4 typhoon and has been given a local name Henry. Further strengthening to Category 5 may happen.

On Thursday local time, the typhoon reportedly had sustained winds of 185 km/h and estimated gusts of 265 km/h. As it moves across the South China Sea, Hinnamnor threatens the southern islands of Japan, Taiwan and China’s east coast.

Strong winds, very strong rainfall, and extensive flooding remain serious threats.

Typhoon will most likely also enhance the currently ongoing tropical depression (locally referred to as GardoPH), bringing monsoon rains to western Luzon from Friday.

Update: 31st of August, 07:00 a.m. UTC

Super typhoon Hinnamnor is currently packing sustained winds of nearly 185 km/h with gusts of 275 km/h maintaining its Category 4 typhoon status, which makes it the strongest storm of the year so far with a well-defined eye.

Hinnamnor is heading west to the East China Sea while threatening the southern Japan islands, China’s east coast, and the Philippines.

Currently, the storm is positioned approximately 230 km east of Japan’s Okinawa and is expected to move west-southwest towards the Ryukyu Islands at a speed of 22km/h.

Violent winds, strong rainfall, and high waves of about 50 feet (15 meters) are expected to hit the region. Rainfall of about 180 millimeters in Okinawa is forecasted between Wednesday and Thursday. Severe conditions may cause houses to collapse.

Residents in the affected areas are urged to seek shelter when the conditions become too dangerous.

Update: 30th of August, 01:00 p.m. UTC

Typhoon Hinnamnor in the Western Pacific has rapidly strengthened in the last 24 hours. It has reached a Category 4 equivalent, making it a super typhoon with winds reaching up to 185 km/h (100 kts). Intensification to Category 5 is expected.

Hinnamnor is currently located south of Japan, advancing west over the seas to the south of Japan at 35 km/h.

According to the latest forecast, the typhoon may come close to the Okinawa prefecture and Amami region on Wednesday and have the power to destroy homes, especially in the Daitojima region in Okinawa Prefecture.

Threats

Typhoon Hinnamnor may have the strength to topple homes. Residents should be on high alert for very strong winds, mudslides, high waves, and flooding of low-lying areas.

Hinnamnor can also bring rough seas over the northern and eastern Luzon, Philippines starting Thursday or early Friday.

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With the latest update, three new temperature layers arrive on Windy.com - Wet-bulb temperature, UV Index, and Solar Power.

Let's look at each layer and how you can utilize it!

Wet-bulb temperature

This year's heat has been record-breaking across many places on the planet, such as repeated heatwaves in India this Spring or more than 40C in the UK in July. So having accurate temperature data in such moments is extremely crucial.

But the 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.

This is where the Wet-bulb temperature comes in, as it combines dry air temperature with humidity. It is a value indicating the lowest level of temperature that can be obtained through evaporative cooling of a water-wetted, ventilated surface. The wet-bulb temperature varies with the humidity levels; the more saturated the air is, the less evaporation will occur.

In essence, the WBT value means how well humans can cool themselves by sweating.

The WBT critical threshold is considered 35C, 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.

The wet-bulb temperature is especially important for indoor environments, where deaths often occur during heatwaves, and no other factor like solar power or wind comes into effect.

Solar power

Solar Power is the amount of solar radiation (also known as shortwave radiation) that reaches a horizontal plane at the surface of the Earth. It can be characterized as solar irradiance (power per area at a given moment).

Solar radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation emitted by the sun, measured in watts per square metre (W/m2). On a clear day, the maximum surface value is approximately 1000 W/m2 at solar noon.

It is an essential renewable energy source, as it can be captured and turned into various forms of energy, including electricity using solar panels (PV).

With that said, 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.

This parameter comprises both direct and diffuse solar radiation. To a reasonably good approximation, this parameter is the model equivalent of what would be measured by a pyranometer (an instrument used for measuring solar radiation) at the surface.

UV Index

UV Index is a measure of 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.

Most of us choose what to wear or where we will go based on a weather forecast. We can do the same with the UV Index forecast. The UVI provides valuable information about whether we should adopt protective measures when going outside to avoid health risks and injuries.

The values of UV radiation change throughout the day. The daily maximum UV levels occur during the four-hour period around solar noon (when the Sun passes a location's meridian).

UV index values meaning:

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

How to access the new layers

The new layers are located under the Temperature category on both the desktop and the app. And are also available on the 3D Globe for Premium users (desktop only).

If you do not see them right away, open the "More layers.." option and select them from the layer list.

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With the recent update, we have incorporated a 1-hour forecast option into the Compare Forecast feature. In light of this enhancement, it's the perfect time to offer a more detailed insight into the functionality of this powerful tool!

Let's start with the basics

The Compare Forecast feature allows us to compare forecasts from different models, thus providing a holistic and more nuanced understanding of the weather patterns for a specific location. This is especially useful for professionals who need more comprehensive data or for users who wish to understand the variability between models.

Multiple Model Comparison

The primary appeal of the Compare forecast feature is the ability to view multiple weather models side by side. Among the available models are ECMWF, GFS, Meteoblue, and ICON models. Having multiple models to compare allows for analyzing the level of agreement or disagreement between them, providing a sense of the range of possible outcomes. By comparing forecasts from multiple models, you can gain more confidence in predictions where the models agree and be more cautious where they don't.

Comprehensive Weather Information

The Compare Forecast feature covers various weather elements, including temperature, wind speed, and precipitation. The data format is identical to the Basic view in the detailed forecast, meaning these data points are presented visually and numerically, so you can understand the forecast intuitively.

Giveaway

We are also launching a seasonal giveaway. The theme of this competition is WEATHER MODELS! We want to know what is your most used weather model. Comment your answer below this article until 30.6. and we will select 3 users who will win our significant Windy snapback.

Windy has been buzzing with activity recently, tirelessly innovating to enhance your experience. This time, we're focusing on something that strikes—quite literally—lightning.⚡️

Collaborating with industry experts to bring you yet another game-changing layer, we've partnered with Nowcast.de, a worldwide lightning detection provider.

”If you have a comprehensive overview of the lightning strikes situation, you have a very good overview of the weather situation.”* Richard Fellner, CEO of Nowcast.

As a result of this collaboration, we’re able to present you with a lightning strike overlay for Weather radar and Satellite that shows real-time lightning activity right in your vicinity. And again, the lightning detection layer is totally free for everyone!

See our short video with a few words from Richard Fellner, the CEO of Nowcast:

Coverage? It's global!

We are proud to say that the coverage of the lightning detection network is GLOBAL.

However, there are still a few limitations. Marginal coverage is over the Pacific Ocean, the eastern part of the Indian Ocean, the northern part of the Atlantic Ocean, and the southern part of Argentina.

Why is lightning detection important?

Access to high-quality lightning information offers invaluable benefits for both professional and everyday users. For professionals like pilots, glider pilots, and sailors, precise data on approaching thunderstorms is crucial for ensuring safety and making informed navigational decisions.

Meanwhile, everyday users also stand to gain significantly; accurate storm warnings allow them to seek shelter in a timely manner and take steps to safeguard their property.

💡 Quality meets accuracy. The moment a lightning strike hits the ground, it's reflected on the Windy map with a maximum delay measured in mere seconds.

Example of what a lightning sensor looks like.

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. Plus, your Premium subscription helps us continue to provide essential features like lightning detection to all users free of charge.
Go Premium now

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In recent weeks, we have been releasing one new feature after another. And we're definitely not done yet.

Meteo Webcams Map - Real-Time Weather Preview

Webcams that we select so that you can see the actual weather in the area.

Webcams are a great help in analyzing the weather on the ground before the trip. However, clicking on several webcams and looking for the right one could be tedious and time-consuming.

That's why we've made things easier for you, and now you can turn on a preview of all webcams on the map. This way, you immediately know what the weather is like at that location. This allows you to choose the webcam that gives you the best view.

And guess what? It's free and ad-free. We keep our word and always want to develop both premium and free features.

How to turn on/off the preview

We know that the preview takes up a lot of space on the map. That's why you can turn it off and on as you like. Take a look at the images to guide you.

How to add a new webcam

Anyone can add a webcam as long as they have the permission of the camera owner.

1. Open any camera
2. Click on add new camera
3. Follow the instructions
4. Once approved, the camera will be added

The camera does not need to be visible to everyone if you only want it for your personal use. Webcams on Windy are primarily for weather, so we delete webcams where they are indoors or just advertising.

For each webcam, we list its source, which can be clicked on from the camera details. This way, you can bring a lot of visitors to your website.

The ideal webcam on Windy includes:

1. Outdoor view (we don't approve any indoor cameras)
2. Both land and sky
3. High resolution
4. Important location (beach, lake, mountain, airport)
   

Other webcam tips:

1. Save your favorite camera
2. View cameras near your place
3. Filter only daylight webcams
4. Add a webcam widget (Android only)
   

Go Premium to have unlimited access

The Webcams Map is available ad-free for everyone. Do you like what we do? Enjoy the perks of Windy Premium and save an unlimited amount of favorite webcams, places, or alerts.

Yearly subscriptions start from €18.99 (less than €1.6 per month). Check Windy Premium to see the equivalent in your currency.

Windy.com announces the addition of a new forecast model for the United Kingdom, provided by the renowned Met Office, named UKV.

The UKV model, now freely available on Windy.com to all of our users, has an impressive resolution of 2km, the highest resolution weather forecast possible for the UK, and provides our users with enhanced detail and improved accuracy. This is crucial in areas with geographical features such as hills, mountains, and coastlines, where understanding the terrain can greatly affect the forecast quality.

The model is available for 20 different weather layers, including temperature, wind speed, and precipitation, allowing users to get a complete picture of the weather conditions in the United Kingdom and extended surroundings.

Update times are as follows:

• Every 6 hours for Premium users
• Every 12 hours for free users

“As the UK’s meteorological service it’s crucial that we work proactively with partners to provide expert Met Office data and information wherever people get their weather forecast. Met Office model output on Windy.com provides users with enhanced detail at an improved resolution, helping make sure everyone has access to the forecast information they need to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive.” Ian Cameron, Met Office Markets Director

Better UK Weather Radar

In addition to the new UKV forecast model, the Met Office has provided us with the maximum quality of weather radar data for the UK and Ireland, allowing us to show the most accurate information about precipitation possible!

The new radar has an update interval of 5 minutes with 500 meters resolution. Features like this contribute to better weather pattern detection and tracking.

How to navigate

The UKV model is selectable from the models' menu if the map is positioned over the British Isles on the desktop and in the App.

At Windy.com, we're committed to providing our users with the best possible experience, and that's why the UKV model is the perfect addition to our suite of weather forecasting tools and will help users stay ahead of the weather no matter what their plans may be. We look forward to your feedback!

Hurricane Tracker 2023 Update

With the new season comes a new update. Hurricanes and typhoons (in Asia) are devastating, and we still have in mind last year's Hurricane Ian, which made landfall in Florida. That's why we have invested additional time and resources into improving our Hurricane Tracker.

New models and new design

The first significant improvement is a new model. Working with the Met Office, we now offer a global UKM model to complement other models such as NHC, ECMWF, BoM, IMD, or JMA. This will allow you to compare the different models.

The design has also changed, and you can now better see the location of each hurricane in the preview. The new design is clear and neat.

BONUS TIP: Satellite archive (Premium feature)

You can also use the satellite archive for the first time this year. We introduced this new feature half a year ago, but combined with hurricane season, we bring a great use case. In the satellite archive, you can choose any day on the planet in the last 365 days. Plus, in all types of satellite imagery - BLUE, VISIBLE, INFRA+.

GO PREMIUM TO UNLOCK ALL FEATURES

Hurricane Tracker 2022 Update:

With the big summer update 37.1.8, we are bringing a new Hurricane Tracker with a fresh design and a couple of features for the hurricane season of 2022, which is already in full swing.

The Hurricane Tracker feature has been redesigned to bring users a better experience while keeping up with the latest severe and extreme tropical systems such as cyclones, hurricanes, or tropical storms around the globe, along with a storm track forecast and LIVE imagery, packed in an interactive user interface.

Multimodel forecast & LIVE satellite visualization

Hurricane Tracker newly displays a cone of the storm center showing a predicted movement path with a forecast track line from multiple national meteorological agencies. This can be used with Windy's Satellite layer (Visible, BLUE, INFRA+) to get a unique overview combining forecast movement and LIVE satellite imagery of a particular tropical storm or system.

Aside from the LIVE satellite visualization, you can use the Hurricane Tracker with any layer and forecast model on Windy.com, based on your preferences.

Each forecast track line has waypoints containing information about a storm's position and details about wind speed, pressure, and date/time the data are valid.

The logic behind displaying active storms has also been updated; newly, you will always be presented with a storm that is the closest to your current relative location or the location you have as your default.

You can toggle between available track forecast cones with a switch under each active storm. Examples are shown on the screenshot above, NOAA-EP, and ECMWF forecasts.

Our sources for storm track forecast are:

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

• NOAA AT
• NOAA EP
• NOAA CP

Japan Meteorological Agency

• JMA

Australian Bureau of Meteorology

• BoM

European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts

• ECMWF

Where to find the new Hurricane Tracker?

Tracker was moved to a more accessible place in Windy's interface, both the app and desktop.

Desktop: Hurricane tracker is located in the top right corner, under the 3D globe option.

App: In the app, you can find it in the side menu, under the "Find my location" option,

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The new Multimodel Hurricane Tracker is available both on desktop and mobile apps (ver. 37.1.8)

As the year draws to a close, our capacity for surprises is far from dwindling — it's quite the opposite! We're excited to unveil the latest enhancements we've introduced. ☀️

Tide forecast in the forecast detail

A new perk for our Premium subscribers and for those who haven't joined the Premium club yet but frequently travel by sea, this is a feature worth subscribing to to elevate your voyages.

Tides has taken a monumental step forward with its latest innovation: a universal tide forecast, now accessible for any location across the globe.

This advancement significantly departed from the conventional approach, where tide predictions were confined to specific, predetermined areas. In a seamless integration convenience, the Waves tab has been enhanced to include tide forecast data, offering a more detailed and holistic analysis of weather conditions.

How do you get to the Waves&Tide view?

• Place your picker in the sea 🌊
• Expand the picker
• And click on the Waves&Tide tab in the detailed forecast 🚀

Active fires

Announcing an enhancement to our Point of Interest (POI) layer with the integration of Active Fires data, courtesy of NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS). The new data from NASA FIRMS bring near real-time fire monitoring to your fingertips with precision.

Now, we've upgraded this feature to offer high-resolution active fire data that can be seamlessly combined with any Windy layer. Whether you're cross-referencing with satellite details or wind patterns, this multi-layered approach provides a comprehensive view of fire dynamics like never before.

The POI overlay comes with better visualization that you can stay up-to-date with.

Nearest AQ stations

Are you curious about the pollution situation in your area? We understand many of you would like easy access to comprehensive weather data. That's why we are continuously working on improvements to make this possible.

We've streamlined access to environmental health information by positioning Air Quality and Radiation stations prominently within the detailed forecast view, just above the weather stations. This refinement in our interface design ensures you can effortlessly view the closest measurements of air quality and radiation levels at a glance without needing additional navigation.

POI filter for heliports with/without METARs

Airports POI now has a useful new feature: a filter for heliports with or without METARs. This makes it easier to search for airports that meet your specific criteria. Are you interested in checking the flying conditions in the form of METAR but tired of manually checking each airport? Well, you no longer have to! :)

We are happy to bring enhancements continuously; your feedback always plays a big role.
Let us know what you think about the new version! 🙂💭

In recent weeks, we have been releasing one new feature after another. And we're definitely not done yet.

Meteo Webcams Map - Real-Time Weather Preview

Webcams that we select so that you can see the actual weather in the area.

Webcams are a great help in analyzing the weather on the ground before the trip. However, clicking on several webcams and looking for the right one could be tedious and time-consuming.

That's why we've made things easier for you, and now you can turn on a preview of all webcams on the map. This way, you immediately know what the weather is like at that location. This allows you to choose the webcam that gives you the best view.

And guess what? It's free and ad-free. We keep our word and always want to develop both premium and free features.

How to turn on/off the preview

We know that the preview takes up a lot of space on the map. That's why you can turn it off and on as you like. Take a look at the images to guide you.

How to add a new webcam

Anyone can add a webcam as long as they have the permission of the camera owner.

1. Open any camera
2. Click on add new camera
3. Follow the instructions
4. Once approved, the camera will be added

The camera does not need to be visible to everyone if you only want it for your personal use. Webcams on Windy are primarily for weather, so we delete webcams where they are indoors or just advertising.

For each webcam, we list its source, which can be clicked on from the camera details. This way, you can bring a lot of visitors to your website.

The ideal webcam on Windy includes:

1. Outdoor view (we don't approve any indoor cameras)
2. Both land and sky
3. High resolution
4. Important location (beach, lake, mountain, airport)
   

Other webcam tips:

1. Save your favorite camera
2. View cameras near your place
3. Filter only daylight webcams
4. Add a webcam widget (Android only)
   

Go Premium to have unlimited access

The Webcams Map is available ad-free for everyone. Do you like what we do? Enjoy the perks of Windy Premium and save an unlimited amount of favorite webcams, places, or alerts.

Yearly subscriptions start from €18.99 (less than €1.6 per month). Check Windy Premium to see the equivalent in your currency.

Update 4th of October: Typhoon Koinu, also known as Jenny, maintains its strength of a category 3 storm and heads for the southern tip of Taiwan.

Current sustainable winds are 130mph / 209 km/h, equivalent to typhoon category 3. Models predict that the storm will weaken once it gets closer to Taiwan in the next 24 hours. Landfall is expected on Thursday morning.

Update 3rd of October: Typhoon Koinu, locally Jenny, is heading north-northwest with a wind speed of 185km/h (115 mph).

Forecast models are in disagreement regarding the path of the storm. But generally, we can say models predict Koinu to cross land near the Kaohsiung city tomorrow.

Koinu maintains its strength. Heavy rain and swells are expected in eastern Taiwan, land and sea warnings have been issued.

Update 2nd of October: Typhoon Koinu, which formed in the Philippine Sea, is predicted to hit the southern part of Taiwan on Thursday in the morning hours.

The typhoon has a strength of 193km/h (120mph), equivalent to a category 3 typhoon on the scale. It is moving towards Taiwan.

The exact place of landfall is yet uncertain. Model JMA by Japan Meteorological Agency predicts Koinu to pass over Kaohsiung City. On the other hand, model ECMWF predicts landfall in the southern part near Hengchun city.

Regions such as Taitung, Hualien County, and the Hengchun Peninsula are anticipated to bear the brunt of the storm, with subsequent impacts in Pintung, Kaohsiung, Tainan City, Yilan County, Keelung City, Greater Taipei, and Taoyuan City

https://www.windy.com/-Hurricane-tracker/hurricanes/koinu?21.233,117.570,6,internal

WIDGET ISSUES with described steps

If you have issues with some of the Android widgets, please follow the steps below.

Android 14, 13, 12 application settings:

1. Long tap on Windy icon and tap on App info button:

Windy application settings should be opened:

2. Tap on Notifications settings and allow notifications:

3. Go back to application settings and open location permission settings. Set location access to Allow all the time option:

4. Go back to application settings and open App battery usage settings. Set battery usage to Unrestricted:

Android 11, 10 application settings:

Android 11, 10 notification and location permission steps are similar to Android 12, 13 and 14.

To set correct battery settings click on Battery in Windy application settings:

Tap on Battery optimization:

If Windy is not listed click on Not optimized and select All apps from the dropdown menu. Select Windy, in the dialog click on Don't optimize option and hit Done:

Android 9, 8, 7 application settings:

Android 9, 8, 7 Location settings does not have All the time option. Allow application to use device's location. In this case the application is allowed to use your location when widget refresh is triggered, no extra step is needed.

Other battery optimization settings

Various devices may have different battery auto optimization settings. These settings could remove background processes. This may cause troubles while widgets are trying to refresh.

For more info and troubleshooting steps check https://dontkillmyapp.com/

Windy has been buzzing with activity recently, tirelessly innovating to enhance your experience. This time, we're focusing on something that strikes—quite literally—lightning.⚡️

Collaborating with industry experts to bring you yet another game-changing layer, we've partnered with Nowcast.de, a worldwide lightning detection provider.

”If you have a comprehensive overview of the lightning strikes situation, you have a very good overview of the weather situation.”* Richard Fellner, CEO of Nowcast.

As a result of this collaboration, we’re able to present you with a lightning strike overlay for Weather radar and Satellite that shows real-time lightning activity right in your vicinity. And again, the lightning detection layer is totally free for everyone!

See our short video with a few words from Richard Fellner, the CEO of Nowcast:

Coverage? It's global!

We are proud to say that the coverage of the lightning detection network is GLOBAL.

However, there are still a few limitations. Marginal coverage is over the Pacific Ocean, the eastern part of the Indian Ocean, the northern part of the Atlantic Ocean, and the southern part of Argentina.

Why is lightning detection important?

Access to high-quality lightning information offers invaluable benefits for both professional and everyday users. For professionals like pilots, glider pilots, and sailors, precise data on approaching thunderstorms is crucial for ensuring safety and making informed navigational decisions.

Meanwhile, everyday users also stand to gain significantly; accurate storm warnings allow them to seek shelter in a timely manner and take steps to safeguard their property.

💡 Quality meets accuracy. The moment a lightning strike hits the ground, it's reflected on the Windy map with a maximum delay measured in mere seconds.

Example of what a lightning sensor looks like.

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. Plus, your Premium subscription helps us continue to provide essential features like lightning detection to all users free of charge.
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https://www.windy.com/cs/-Meteoradar-radar?radar,50.111,14.406,5,internal

There is currently an outage of satellites over the US and Taiwan. We are waiting for further development.

Hurricane Idalia: Update September 2, 1:00 pm UTC

Haikui ( also known as Hanna) is getting closer to Taiwan and is expected to make landfall on Sunday. The typhoon had already reached category 2, but then slowed down again to category 1 on the Saffir-Simpson scale. The danger is still significant, as indicated by the Rain accumulation layer.

Compared to the original forecast, the eye of the typhoon is moving more to the south. You can follow the details of the trajectory on the hurricane tracker. Landfall of the typhoon is expected on Sunday.

Watch Typhoon Haikui Live with Hurricane Tracker🌀

Haikui is the new typhoon that has formed east of Taiwan and intensified into a category 1 storm in the last 24 hours.

As of Friday, 1st of September, Haikui is moving west-northwest towards Taiwan with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph.

Most of the models by JMA, ECMWF, and UKM predict the landfall to take place in eastern Taiwan on Sunday. While forecast by BoM-A models that the storm will pass Taiwan north without going inland.

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Central Weather Bureau is expected to issue a sea warning later on Friday and a land warning early on Saturday.

Over the weekend, from Saturday to Sunday, sporadic and localized precipitation is expected nationwide. However, regions in northern Taiwan and the elevated terrains of the northeast are more susceptible to experiencing intense or even torrential rainfall.

https://www.windy.com/-Hurricane-tracker/hurricanes/haikui?22.829,123.126,6,internal

Update: 1st of September, 11:30 am UTC

Typhoon Saola has intensified to category 4 and will pass very close to Hong Kong and Guangdong province as a super typhoon in the following few hours. Maximum sustained winds are 140mph.

The storm is expected to bring significant storm surge, urban flooding, and strong winds.

Watch Typhoon Saola Live with Hurricane Tracker🌀

Update: 31st of August, 11:30 am UTC

Super Typhoon Saola is beginning to approach Hong Kong; landfall is expected in the next 24 hours. The typhoon should slightly weaken to category 2 as it grazes the coast.

The trajectory of the storm is increasingly veering towards the west, heightening the likelihood that it may bypass Hong Kong to the south.

While a landfall in eastern Guangdong would minimally affect Hong Kong's metropolitan regions, a southern passage could present different implications.

Watch Typhoon Saola Live with Hurricane Tracker🌀

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Update: 30th of August, 9:30 am UTC

Typhoon Saola began approaching the southern tip of Taiwan, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the area. Landfall, however, is not expected. The typhoon should continue its trajectory toward China.

Saola remains storm category 4; sustained winds are 155 mph. Forecasts from JMA, BoM-A, and other models predict weakening once the passes along Taiwan. JMA forecasted the storm should arrive in Hong Kong as typhoon category 2, but further weakening is very much possible.

Watch Typhoon Saola Live with Hurricane Tracker🌀

Update: 29th of August, 10:30 am UTC

Saola will cross the Babuyan Islands in the northern Philippines over the next 24 hours as it moves westwards towards China. The storm maintains its Category 4 status with sustained winds of 140 mph.

Forecasts from all 4 weather models (JMA, UKM, BoM-A, and ECMWF) show the storm will not directly hit Taiwan’s mainland on Wednesday, but its outer bands are expected to graze the island's southern cities.

Watch Typhoon Saola Live with Hurricane Tracker🌀

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Taiwan's meteorological institutions have released advisories concerning severe rainfall and robust wind currents, with particular emphasis beginning on Wednesday. Warned of high waves and swells, making boat journeys dangerous.

Prolonged downpours are forecasted to impact Taiwan's eastern and southern territories, spanning from Wednesday to Thursday. Additionally, there is a possibility that the typhoon will strengthen further when it passes Taiwan, according to ECMWF forecast track.

The typhoon is then expected to proceed towards China's southern Fujian and Guangdong provinces.

Update: 28th of August, 7:30 am UTC

After traveling in a loop near northern Luzon, Philippines, since Thursday, Saola has significantly strengthened and reached Category 4 status. The storm is affecting the northern Philippines with heavy rain and flooding in low-lying areas with a wind strength of 130 mph. Saola is now expected to weaken and continue tracking east of The Philippines.

The latest forecasts from JMA, UKM, BoM-A, and ECMWF agree on the northwest direction toward Taiwan and Hong Kong. It may hit the southern tip of Taiwan on Wednesday and China's southern coast on Thursday.

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The future intensity of the typhoon remains unclear; it could either escalate back to category 4 or maintain its status as a category 1 or 2. Meteorological predictions have yet to reach a consensus.

Taiwan plans to release a sea warning and possibly a land warning as the typhoon approaches.

https://www.windy.com/-Hurricane-tracker/hurricanes/saola?satellite,20.365,119.048,6,internal

Update: 14th of August, 5:30 am UTC

Typhoon Lan is anticipated to make landfall on Japan's primary island, Honshu, near Osaka, by Tuesday. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings as the typhoon approaches, with residents in the Tokai and Kinki regions being particularly advised to brace for intense rainfall.

As of Monday morning, the typhoon was progressing northwest off Cape Shionomisaki at a speed of 16km per hour, and it boasted winds reaching up to 161km/h near its core, equivalent to typhoon category 2.

Thunderstorms are predicted along the Pacific coast of both eastern and western Japan through Tuesday; rainfall could reach up to 20cm within the next 48 hours.

https://www.windy.com/?33.142,134.529,6,m:eBMajVI,internal

The UKV model update is delayed, latest data are from 3.8.2023.