US Drought Monitor: Weekly map of drought conditions across the United States. Windy: Animated weather forecast maps for wind, rain, waves and more.
| US Drought Monitor | Windy | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Weather & Climate Maps | Weather & Climate Maps |
| Coverage | United States | Worldwide |
| Updates | Weekly | Daily |
| Data source | NDMC, USDA and NOAA | ECMWF, GFS, ICON and other weather models |
| Made by | National Drought Mitigation Center | Windyty |
| Price | Free | Free; Premium adds hourly updates and more |
| Account | No account needed | Free to view, account for extras |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Phone app available |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat + 3D |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 1 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with US Drought Monitor
- Weekly drought classification
- Compare with past weeks and years
- State and county summaries
What you can do with Windy
- Animated wind, rain, snow and temperature layers
- Compare forecast models
- Waves, swell and ocean currents
- Webcams and weather stations on the map
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.