Weather Sources & Safety Resources

Complete attribution

Sources that power MyUSA.us

These providers supply data, imagery, maps, or official links used directly by MyUSA.us. We identify the original source so visitors can verify important information.

National Weather ServiceForecasts, hourly outlooks, observations, weather icons, watches, warnings, advisories, and radar-station information.NOAA National Centers for Environmental PredictionAnimated NEXRAD radar imagery and official forecast-model guidance through NCEP OpenGeo, MAG, and NOMADS systems.NOAA NESDIS / STARCurrent GOES satellite imagery for cloud cover, moisture, and storm monitoring.NOAA National Data Buoy CenterMarine observations including wind, waves, pressure, and water temperature from the nearest reporting station.NOAA Aviation Weather CenterRecent official METAR airport observations, visibility, wind, conditions, and flight category.National Hurricane CenterOfficial Atlantic tropical outlooks, storm information, forecasts, advisories, and GIS resources.EPA AirNowCurrent air-quality information and the official Fire and Smoke Map.EPA EnvirofactsDaily ultraviolet-index information used for local UV guidance.U.S. Census Bureau GeocoderStreet-address matching used to identify U.S. locations accurately when available.OpenStreetMap and NominatimFallback place search, reverse location lookup, and geographic map information.OpenFreeMap and OpenMapTilesThe commercial-friendly street basemap displayed beneath official NOAA radar.Official state 511 systemsState-operated traffic-camera and road-condition links, organized with the Federal Highway Administration directory.

Weather

Forecasts and storm outlooks

Official national forecasts, severe-weather outlooks, hurricane information, and rainfall guidance.

National Weather ServiceLocal forecasts, watches, warnings, and advisories.Storm Prediction CenterTornado, severe thunderstorm, and fire-weather outlooks.National Hurricane CenterTropical outlooks, forecasts, maps, and storm advisories.Weather Prediction CenterNational rainfall, excessive-rain, snow, and surface forecasts.

Safety

Prepare before an emergency

Plain-language safety guidance for households, travel, severe weather, and disaster preparation.

NWS Weather SafetySafety guidance by hazard, from heat and lightning to floods.Ready.govFEMA guidance for plans, alerts, evacuation, and recovery.Build an Emergency KitA practical checklist for several days of essential supplies.Make a Family PlanPlan communications, shelter, and evacuation before a crisis.

Fire & smoke

Wildfire conditions and smoke

Current fire locations, large-incident information, smoke movement, and air-quality readings.

AirNow Fire and Smoke MapWildfire smoke, fine-particle pollution, sensors, and forecasts.National Interagency Fire MapsAuthoritative current large-fire and satellite fire maps.InciWebIncident updates, closures, announcements, and maps.Wildfire PreparednessFEMA steps to prepare, evacuate, and return safely.

Flood, water & drought

Rivers, flood risk, and dry conditions

Official river forecasts, flood-hazard maps, inundation information, and nationwide drought monitoring.

National Water Prediction ServiceRiver observations, forecasts, flood levels, and inundation maps.FEMA Flood Map Service CenterThe official public source for property flood-hazard maps.U.S. Drought MonitorWeekly maps showing the location and intensity of drought.

Travel & tools

Useful maps for daily decisions

Return to MyUSA.us tools for radar, alerts, air quality, and official state traffic-camera systems.

MyUSA.us Live Doppler RadarAnimated NOAA radar with warning polygons and controls.Official State 511 CamerasChoose a forecast location, then open its official state camera system.MyUSA.us Hurricane CenterOfficial NHC tropical updates, storm maps, and preparation guidance.Air Quality and Smoke ToolsCheck official AirNow conditions and wildfire smoke information.Weather Safety GuidesQuick guidance for heat, storms, flooding, and hurricanes.

Source registry reviewed July 28, 2026. MyUSA.us reformats public information for readability and does not control provider availability. During an emergency, follow official alerts and instructions from local authorities. Call 911 for immediate help.