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Hello, we are definitely considering the topic of Soundings, so stay tuned!

We’re excited to announce the release of Windy.com Version 45, bringing you powerful new tools for weather forecasting and flight planning!

✈️ VFR Airspace Maps for Pilots

Pilots and aviation enthusiasts can now access VFR airspace maps directly in Windy. Each airport map now displays airspace classification, name, and altitude limits, providing crucial situational awareness. These visual enhancements ensure you can quickly assess controlled and uncontrolled airspace, making your flight planning safer and more efficient.

📊 Compare 15-Day Forecasts in Model Comparison

In our Model Comparison tool, you can compare weather forecasts for up to 15 days, helping you make better long-term weather predictions. Whether tracking storms, planning outdoor activities, or scheduling flights, this feature gives you a broader view of potential weather changes.

🔔 Easily migrate favorites to alerts

As we enhance our alert system by providing a separate category for it, we’re providing you with the option to migrate your existing alerts, previously stored under Favorites. Please note that all alerts must be migrated by May 15, 2025, to prevent loss.

Tutorial on How to Set up Alerts

Additional Improvements

• Create alerts directly from webcams 📷

• Save customized layer colors which load instantly at next login 🎨

• Set more elaborate thresholds for rain and snow alerts 🌨️

and many other fixes and improvements 🛠️

Update your Windy.com app now and explore the latest features! 🚀

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Real-time vs forecast

For the current situation regarding the tropical storm, 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.

Where to find the Hurricane Tracker

The ultimate tool for tracking hurricanes is the Hurricane Tracker, which has all available forecast scenarios. 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; you don't have to register. The Hurricane Tracker is free for all.

If you want to support us, become a Windy Premium subscriber to unlock a 15-day forecast (ECMWF and GFS), 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.

The polar vortex is a large, low-pressure system that sits over the Arctic, trapping extremely cold air in the region.

This system exists year-round but strengthens in winter, creating a swirling mass of frigid air high in the stratosphere.

When the vortex weakens or becomes disrupted, it can send waves of Arctic air southward, leading to extreme winter weather in the United States.

Polar Vortex Visualized

This animation depicts a polar vortex-driven cold air mass (yellow) surging eastward across the central and eastern U.S., creating a sharp temperature contrast. The western U.S. remains under colder (purple/blue) conditions, while localized turbulence or strong winds appear in the Rockies.

This pattern suggests a significant cold outbreak resulting in:

Heavy Snowfall and Ice Storms

The influx of Arctic air interacting with moisture from the Gulf of Mexico can trigger major winter storms, producing heavy snowfall, ice accumulation, and hazardous conditions from the Midwest to the East Coast.

New Snow Layer

Prolonged Cold Spells

If the polar vortex remains displaced for an extended period, regions can experience longer-than-usual cold spells, affecting agriculture, energy demand, and transportation.

Freezing Altitude Layer

Regional Weather Extremes

While much of the country faces frigid conditions, some areas, particularly in the western U.S., may experience unusual warming as the jet stream shifts.

Extreme Forecast Layer

We’re constantly improving our radar coverage to provide the most accurate and up-to-date weather information. Here are our latest updates:

🇦🇷 Argentina: Radar Coverage is Here

After a long period without data, we’re thrilled to announce that certain areas of Argentina—including the capital, Buenos Aires—are now covered.

🇬🇷 Greece: Improved Crete Radar

A big shoutout to our community for pointing us to an old website where Greece’s radar data is still available—helping us bring even better coverage to the country. We’ve fixed the range for the radar in Crete, extending it from 200 km to 240 km

🌍 Azores: Two New Radars Added

We’ve integrated two new radars covering the Azores Islands, significantly enhancing weather monitoring in this region.

🇧🇷 Brazil: New Radars Added

In Brazil we have expanded its radar network, increasing both the number of radars and the extent of its territorial coverage.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new YouTube playlist: Windy Weather Academy!

This educational series is designed to help you master the Windy.com app and make the most of its powerful features. You’ll find easy-to-follow video tutorials that guide you through the app’s functionalities step-by-step.

📌 How to Understand and Navigate the Map

Learn how to:
✔ Zoom in and out for different perspectives
✔ Move through time using the timeline slider
✔ Interpret colors and patterns on the Windy map

📌 How to Read the Detailed Forecast

Get a deeper understanding of:
✔ Weather models and forecast accuracy
✔ Temperature, wind, and precipitation details
✔ Using the Meteogram and Airgram

📌 How to Use Map Overlays

Explore map display for:
✔ Wind, temperature, and precipitation overlays
✔ Radar and satellite views
✔ Specialized layers for pilots, sailors, and storm chasers

📌 How to Customize Your Settings

Tailor Windy.com to your needs by learning how to:
✔ Adjust units and animation settings
✔ Save time format or language
✔ Set up direction labels

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We’re thrilled to announce the release of the beta version of Windy.com for Garmin watches. This new integration lets you access Windy’s weather tools directly from your Garmin device.

Benefits of Windy.com for Garmin

With the Windy.com app for Garmin, you can enjoy:

• Staying updated with real-time weather conditions while on the go. 🚶

• 4-Day Forecast Mode: Get an at-a-glance overview of the next four days, including key weather details.🌦

• Hourly Forecast Mode: Plan your day precisely, viewing hour-by-hour weather updates 🕒

• Customizable Interface: Tailor the app to display the data that matters most to you. 👣

Optimize outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, or sailing.

This beta version is part of our early testing phase, and we’re eager to hear your feedback. Your input will help us refine the app and deliver an even better experience in the official release.

How to Join the Beta

Log in to your Garmin account, Change region to a Non-European and download the app through the IQ Store: https://apps.garmin.com/apps/66e51133-f1c6-46e3-9354-3d9b37222c58

NOTE: The Windy.com beta for Garmin watches is not available in Europe yet. You can still download the app through a VPN if you’d like to participate in the beta from Europe.

List of compatible Garmin devices mentioned here: https://apps.garmin.com/apps/66e51133-f1c6-46e3-9354-3d9b37222c58?tid=1

Thank you for being a part of the Windy.com community. We can’t wait to see how you use Windy on your Garmin to enhance your adventures!

As 2025 has started, we’re thrilled to reflect on an incredible year of growth and improvements at Windy.com. Here’s a look at the major updates we’ve introduced over the past year.

Four Major App Versions

Last year, we launched four significant updates to the Windy app: versions 41, 42, 43, and 44. Each release brought innovative features, enhanced usability, and bug fixes, ensuring the app remains a reliable companion for weather enthusiasts worldwide.

Redesigned Desktop UI

We unveiled a refreshed user interface for the desktop version of Windy.com. The new design streamlines navigation, making it easier than ever to access critical weather data while offering a visually appealing experience.

Global Expansion of Localized Radars

In 2024, we expanded our network of localized radars, adding coverage in Croatia, Turkey, the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands, and Tonga and many more. These additions provide more accurate, real-time weather data for users in these regions.

Radar+ Layer

A standout addition last year was the Radar+ layer, which combines Satellite and This feature provides a comprehensive view of weather conditions by integrating satellite imagery with weather radar, offering users unparalleled insights.

Features

Our commitment to innovation led to the release of several new features. These include a 1-hour forecast for more precise weather predictions, improved rain accumulation visualization, new lightning detection technology for enhanced storm tracking, better visual quality through advanced optical flow rendering, and many others.

New Localized Models

Additionally, we registered several new localized weather models, including Japan's MSM, Australia's ACCESS-C, and France's Arome (covering the Caribbean and Reunion). We also extended support for ECMWF and GFS models, offering broader and more detailed weather predictions.

Integration of MTG Satellite Images

In second half of the year, we introduced imagery from the Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) satellite, providing high-resolution views and improving our satellite-based forecasting and observation capabilities.

We remain committed to innovating and improving your experience on Windy.com. Thank you for being part of this journey, and here’s to another year of bringing the world’s weather closer to you!

We appreciate your support, whether you're using our app or subscribing to our Premium! In the comment below, share which country you're from and tell us your favorite feature on Windy. We'll select a few comments and send them our brand new 2025 Windy merchandise: socks and a water bottle! We pick five lucky ones on January 22nd!

Windy.com version 44 has arrived, bringing powerful features designed to enhance forecasting accuracy, improve usability, and offer even more tools for weather enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Here's a detailed overview of what’s new:

15-Day Forecast for ECMWF and GFS Models

The ECMWF (European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts) model has been enhanced to deliver more detailed and accurate 15-day forecasts. Additionally, the Global Forecast System (GFS) model also provides 15-day forecasts. The prolonged forecast is now visible to Premium users on both the map and forecast detail.

New MTG Satellite

We’re excited to introduce the integration of MTG (Meteosat Third Generation) satellite imagery into Windy.com. MTG satellites represent the latest advancements in meteorological observation technology, offering unparalleled image clarity, higher spatial resolution for Europe, Africa, the Middle East, parts of South America.

Hi-Res ACCESS-C Model for Australia

Australia now has access to the ACCESS-C model, featuring an outstanding 1.5km resolution. This high-resolution data provides localized forecasts with exceptional detail, particularly useful for activities like aviation, marine operations, and outdoor events. The ACCESS-C model focuses on Australia and its surrounding regions.

Redesigned User Interface for Favorite Items

The Graphical User Interface for favorite items has been revamped, offering a more intuitive design. Managing your favorite weather layers, spots, and settings is now more seamless, enabling faster navigation and a more user-friendly experience.

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The Vendée Globe 2024 plugin, developed by Kevin Saliou, enables tracking the positions of boats competing in the Vendée Globe race and is now available on Windy's platform.

This plugin overlays the race data onto Windy's weather maps, allowing users to monitor the yachts' progress alongside real-time weather conditions.

Note that the plugin is only available for the desktop version.

Tutorial on How to Use the Plugin

#vendeeglobe2024

Check our social media or the Windy Community forums for the latest information on tracking the Vendée Globe race.

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 TORAJI

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

Starting Thursday, a low-pressure system is anticipated to cause instability across the Spanish mainland and the Balearic Islands. Spain is experiencing severe weather conditions, with heavy rains and storms affecting various regions.

The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued red alerts for eastern Tarragona and southern Málaga provinces. It anticipates up to 180 millimeters of rainfall within 12 hours, which could lead to river overflows and flash floods.

USEFUL RAIN LAYERS ON WINDY

RAIN, THUNDER

This layer displays the forecasted rainfall over a selected period, such as the next 12 hours, 24 hours, or up to 10 days. It overviews expected precipitation amounts, aiding in flood risk assessment and water resource management.

RAIN ACCUMULATION

This layer shows real-time and forecasted precipitation intensity, including rain and thunderstorms. It helps users monitor current weather conditions and anticipate storm developments.

RADAR+

Layer combines satellite imagery with weather radar data into a single view. This integration offers a comprehensive understanding of current weather situations by overlaying cloud formations from satellite images with precipitation data from radar.

Radar+ also includes a 365-day archive for historical weather analysis, available to Windy Premium users.

Check the Windy.com app and our social media to stay alert for all the weather updates. 🌧️

Como rastrear perigos de incêndio com Windy

Caso queira acompanhar a situação atual do perigo de incêndio, essa camada está localizada na seção “Seca” no menu. Essa camada representa o potencial de início e propagação de um incêndio (ou seja, incêndio florestal, incêndio em vegetação) com base em uma combinação de vários parâmetros meteorológicos.

Os dados são fornecidos por CzechGlobe.

Use o “Incêndios ativos” para rastrear grandes eventos de incêndio

Se você estiver interessado em acompanhar incêndios ativos, recomendamos o uso de um recurso chamado Incêndios ativos. No entanto, essa camada foi projetada para uma visão geral de grandes eventos de incêndio, não para monitoramento em tempo real.

Os dados sobre incêndios ativos são fornecidos pelo FIRMS (Fire Information for Resource Management System) da NASA. O valor apresentado é denominado Fire Radiative Power (FRP) e representa a potência radiativa do fogo integrada ao pixel em MW (megawatts) em um quilômetro quadrado.

Cómo hacer un seguimiento del Peligro de Incendios en Windy

En caso de que necesite realizar un seguimiento de la situación actual sobre el peligro de incendios, esta capa se encuentra en la sección «Sequía» del menú. Esta capa representa el potencial de inicio y propagación de un incendio forestal (es decir, incendio forestal, incendio de vegetación) basado en una combinación de varios parámetros meteorológicos.

Los datos son proporcionados por CzechGlobe.

Utilice Incendios activos para el seguimiento de grandes incendios

Si está interesado en el seguimiento de incendios activos, le recomendamos que utilice la función denominada Incendios activos. Sin embargo, esta capa está diseñada para una visión general de los grandes incendios, no para un seguimiento en tiempo real.

Los datos sobre incendios activos son proporcionados por NASA FIRMS (Fire Information for Resource Management System). El valor presentado se denomina Fire Radiative Power (FRP) y representa la potencia radiativa del fuego integrada en el píxel en MW (megavatios) en un kilómetro cuadrado.

Our app's latest update, version 43, enhances your weather forecasting experience. Here is a summary of all the features we launched in the Android and iOS apps.

15-day forecast with AIFS model

The extended 15-day forecast by AIFS offers better long-range predictions. Go to the detailed forecast of any location with the ECMWF model. From day 11 to 15, it is displayed as AIFS. The model is not a map forecast. The feature is only available in Premium.

Radar+ layer

With the new Radar+ layer, you can track storms and precipitation more accurately, offering real-time data at your fingertips. You can turn on/off the radar and satellite layers, as you need for any situation. Free for everyone for 1h footage. Detailed 6h and 12h footage is available to Premium users with 365-day archive.

Newly added HRDPS Model

The high-res HRDPS model for users in Canada and the northern US ensures highly detailed weather forecasting in these regions. Provided by the Meteorological Service of Canada, the forecast model has a 2.5 km resolution and is available for wind, temperature, rain, and cloud layers for the next 48 hours. For Free users, the model is updated 2 times a day. For Windy Premium users, the model is updated every 6 - 7 hours.

Newly added Aladin Model

The high-res Aladin model from the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute also delivers refined weather predictions for Central Europe, offering enhanced clarity and reliability. The forecast model has a 2.3 km resolution and is available for wind, temperature, rain, and cloud layers. For Free users, the model is updated 2 times a day. For Windy Premium users, the model is updated every 6 - 7 hours.

Extended Wind Detail

We've expanded the wind forecast when you click on any location worldwide. Free users now get wind details for up to 6 days, while Premium users can access estimates for up to 10 days.

Enhanced editing in Route Planner

Experience an enhanced user interface in the route planner, offering a straightforward view for planning your next adventure. The route planner now delivers detailed information for cars, hiking, boats, and airplanes.

Update your app now in the App Store and Google Play and experience these advanced features and improvements!

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That's all! Try Radar+ and tell us what you think in the comments. We'll pick five commenters and send you an original Windy tin mug and legendary isoline socks. It pays to read the articles to the end! :)

Due to record-breaking rainfall, Central Europe faces severe flooding risks. Heavy rains are expected to intensify through the weekend. These are quick tips on monitoring the situation.

Weather Radar

Radar is indispensable for monitoring the current situation. It can be used to extrapolate the further development of the storm and precipitation for the next minutes and hours. In addition, you can add a widget to your phone's home screen, which we recommend.

Rain, Thunder

People sometimes have trouble distinguishing between a weather radar and a "Rain, thunder" layer. While Radar shows the current situation from its measurements, the "Rain, thunder" layer is a forecast model that shows the total rainfall for 3 hours. Thanks to the excellent model coverage in Central Europe, you can compare several models with each other depending on your exact location. We recommend using hi-res models like ICON-D2, AROME-HD, ALADIN, or UKV for short-term forecasting.

Rain accumulation

Shows the forecast for the selected time period. Again, you can compare several models with other layers. Extremely useful during floods in particular.

Webcams

To follow the situation in near real-time, we recommend using webcams. With more than 50,000 webcams around the world, it gives you clear

Weather Warnings

These warnings are the official warnings issued by local hydrometeorological agencies in CAP standards and are usually issued in the local language and English.

Be vigilant, avoid areas at risk of flooding, and follow the advice of local authorities.

@Mhartain Dobrý den, vzhledem k tomu, že se jedná o lokalizovaný model, je to malinko komplikovanější a zatím jeho implementaci do widgetů neplánujeme.

Přeji hezký den

@halig Hello, we currently do not provide the option to set alerts for different models. However, we are looking into it for the future versions.

Thank you for understanding.

@Sam-Hinckley Hello, do you possibly use McAfee VPN Service?