In immediate danger? Call 911. For life-safety decisions during a storm, always follow your local officials and the National Weather Service. We are an educational resource, not an emergency or forecasting service.

Active Storm Resources

Find official forecasts, local warnings, evacuation information, and assistance below. The explanation guides provide background for reading those products.

We do not issue forecasts or alerts. Official-source links and SimStorm explanation guides are labeled separately.

Official forecasts & warnings

National Hurricane Center ↗
Official forecasts, advisories, the cone, and watches & warnings.
Active storms & tropical outlook ↗
Every active system and the 7-day formation outlook.
Your local NWS office ↗
Enter your ZIP for local warnings and the most location-specific guidance.

Know your risk

Find your evacuation zone ↗
Search "[your county] evacuation zone" or your state emergency-management site, and decide where you would go.
NHC storm surge risk maps ↗
See the surge-prone areas along the coast.
FEMA Flood Map Service Center ↗
Look up your address on the official flood maps.

Understand the forecast

What the forecast cone really means
Why hazards extend far outside it.
The Saffir-Simpson scale
What the category does (and does not) tell you.
How storm surge works
The deadliest sudden hazard.
Hurricane rainfall & compound flooding
Why a weak storm can still drown a region.

During the storm

NOAA Weather Radio ↗
Alerts that work when the power and cell networks fail.
Get emergency alerts ↗
Wireless Emergency Alerts and how to receive them.
River & flood gauges ↗
NOAA National Water Prediction Service real-time levels.
Power outage map ↗
Track outages by area (third-party aggregator).

Find shelter & help

Find an open shelter (Red Cross) ↗
Open shelters near you.
FEMA mobile app ↗
Alerts, shelter locations, and recovery resources.
Call 211 ↗
Free, confidential help finding local food, shelter, and services.
Disaster Distress Helpline
Call or text 1-800-985-5990. Free, 24/7 crisis counseling.

SimStorm maps

For exploration alongside the official sources above:

  • Storm Explorer →

    Search Atlantic storm records by name, year, intensity, and location, then open a track for replay.

  • Historical Tracker →

    Replay the available historical tracks and inspect how wind, pressure, and storm size change over time.

  • Active Tracker →

    View NHC advisory positions, forecast tracks, and cones. Requires the advisory data service; check the feed timestamp.

  • Studio layers →

    Inspect available elevation tiles and their datum information. Resolution and conversion coverage vary by location.

After the storm has passed

Filing claims, applying for aid, and avoiding scams, step by step.

Open the Recovery Hub →

SimStorm is an educational resource. We do not provide forecasts, warnings, or emergency services, and links to third-party sites are provided for convenience only. In an emergency, call 911, and always follow the instructions of the National Weather Service, the National Hurricane Center, and your local emergency-management officials.