Wildfire alerts and maps for the western United States
Watch Duty is a non-profit wildfire alert service. Staff and volunteers monitor radio scanners, cameras and official sources and post updates on fire perimeters, evacuations and red-flag warnings.
During a fire it is often the fastest source of reliable local information in the areas it covers.
Watch Duty is especially useful for home buyers and journalists.
You can use the basic map for free. Free; optional paid membership.
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
Watch Duty 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).
Official sources, scanners, cameras and satellite data.
Yes. There is a phone app (iPhone, Android), and the website also works in a browser.
Similar maps include USGS Latest Earthquakes, NASA FIRMS Fire Map, Zoom Earth and EMSC LastQuake. See the full list of Watch Duty alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
Summary based on public information about Watch Duty. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
Official live map of earthquakes worldwide from the US Geological Survey
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Official US forecasts, cones and warnings for hurricanes
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