National Weather Service: Official US weather warnings and forecasts on a national map. US Drought Monitor: Weekly map of drought conditions across the United States.
| National Weather Service | US Drought Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Weather & Climate Maps | Weather & Climate Maps |
| Coverage | United States | United States |
| Updates | Live / real time | Weekly |
| Data source | National Weather Service | NDMC, USDA and NOAA |
| Made by | NOAA / National Weather Service | 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 National Weather Service
- National map of warnings and advisories
- Local forecasts
- Radar and satellite links
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.