National Weather Service: Official US weather warnings and forecasts on a national map. RainViewer: Global weather radar map with live rain and snow animation.
| National Weather Service | RainViewer | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Weather & Climate Maps | Weather & Climate Maps |
| Coverage | United States | Worldwide (where radar exists) |
| Updates | Live / real time | Live / real time |
| Data source | National Weather Service | National weather radar networks |
| Made by | NOAA / National Weather Service | RainViewer |
| Price | Free | Free + paid plan |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Phone app available |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 1 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with National Weather Service
- National map of warnings and advisories
- Local forecasts
- Radar and satellite links
What you can do with RainViewer
- Live radar mosaic from many countries
- Past and near-future animation
- Rain and snow alerts in the app
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.