Tropical Tidbits: Weather model and satellite maps for serious storm watchers. US Drought Monitor: Weekly map of drought conditions across the United States.
| Tropical Tidbits | US Drought Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Weather & Climate Maps | Weather & Climate Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | United States |
| Updates | Daily | Weekly |
| Data source | GFS, ECMWF and many other weather models | NDMC, USDA and NOAA |
| Made by | Levi Cowan | National Drought Mitigation Center |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Tropical Tidbits
- Maps from many forecast models
- Satellite loops
- Tropical storm analysis and videos
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.