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National Weather Service

Official US weather warnings and forecasts on a national map

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Coverage: United States
Updates: Live
Price: Free
Sign-up: Not needed
View: Flat map

What is National Weather Service?

The US National Weather Service home page is a live map of watches, warnings and advisories across the country, colour-coded by type. Click your area for the detailed local forecast.

What you can do

National map of warnings and advisories
Local forecasts
Radar and satellite links

The details

Coverage: United States
Updates: Live / real time
Data source: National Weather Service
Made by: NOAA / National Weather Service (government agency)
Price: Free
Account: No account needed
On phones: Works well on phones
Map view: Flat map

Tips for using National Weather Service

Click a coloured area to read the exact warning text.

Who it is for

National Weather Service is especially useful for weather watchers.

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Questions about National Weather Service

Is National Weather Service free?

Yes. National Weather Service is free to use.

Do I need an account to use National Weather Service?

No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.

How often is National Weather Service updated?

National Weather Service shows data in real time or close to it, so what you see is happening now (most live maps have a delay of a few seconds to a few minutes).

Where does National Weather Service get its data?

National Weather Service.

Can I use National Weather Service on my phone?

Yes. The website works well in a phone browser.

What are some alternatives to National Weather Service?

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