NOAA Aurora Forecast: Official short-term forecast of where the northern and southern lights are visible. US Drought Monitor: Weekly map of drought conditions across the United States.
| NOAA Aurora Forecast | US Drought Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Weather & Climate Maps | Weather & Climate Maps |
| Coverage | Polar regions | United States |
| Updates | Live / real time | Weekly |
| Data source | OVATION model with solar wind data | NDMC, USDA and NOAA |
| Made by | NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center | National Drought Mitigation Center |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with NOAA Aurora Forecast
- Aurora forecast for the northern and southern hemispheres
- Animation of recent hours
- Links to space weather alerts
What you can do with US Drought Monitor
- Weekly drought classification
- Compare with past weeks and years
- State and county summaries
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.