Live Cyclone Tracker
Get cyclone updates on a live radar map of every storm across the Indian Ocean and Australia.
RainViewer shows every active tropical cyclone in the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, Australia, and the South Pacific on a live radar map. The map refreshes with each new scan from 1000+ radar stations worldwide. Watch cyclone rain bands reach the coast, and open any storm below for its latest position and wind speed.
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Past Cyclones
Compare this season's cyclones with the paths of past storms in the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, and the South Pacific.
Browse past cyclonesWhat RainViewer Shows When A Cyclone Makes Landfall
Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea often reach land along crowded coastlines in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. RainViewer picks up a cyclone's rain bands as soon as they come within range of a coastal radar station.
Tap anywhere on the map to see rain intensity and precipitation type at that exact point.
After landfall, a cyclone can keep dropping heavy rain far inland for days. RainViewer Rainfall Totals shows accumulated rain up to 48 hours back, and you can compare totals across your saved locations.
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Get official warnings in the app
Severe weather warnings come from official sources and appear on the same map as the radar.
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See where the rain goes next
The radar forecast shows where cyclone rain bands move over the next 2 hours, in 5-minute steps.
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Watch over family on the coast
Save a relative's town and get alerts for that place, separate from your own.
Cyclone Strength, From Depression To Super Cyclone
The India Meteorological Department ranks North Indian Ocean storms by 3-minute sustained wind speed.
Depression (31–49 km/h)
A low-pressure area with organized rain. No name yet.
Deep Depression (50–61 km/h)
Heavy rain over a wide area, rough seas.
Cyclonic Storm (62–88 km/h)
The storm gets a name. Downed branches, flooding in low areas.
Severe Cyclonic Storm (89–117 km/h)
Damage to thatched roofs and power lines, coastal flooding.
Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (118–166 km/h)
Roof damage to buildings, uprooted trees, storm surge on exposed coasts.
Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm (167–221 km/h)
Serious structural damage, communication and power lines down over a wide area.
Super Cyclonic Storm (222 km/h or higher)
Widespread destruction and major storm surge along the coast.
Australia uses a separate 1 to 5 scale based on the strongest wind gusts. Category 1 means gusts below 125 km/h, and Category 5 means gusts of 280 km/h or higher.
FAQ
Is A Cyclone The Same As A Hurricane?
Yes. Cyclone is the name used in the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific for the storm type called a hurricane in the Atlantic. The difference is where the storm forms, not how strong it is. Read RainViewer's guide to hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons.
When Is Cyclone Season In India?
The North Indian Ocean has two cyclone seasons. The first runs from April to June, before the monsoon, and the second from October to December, after it. The Bay of Bengal produces several times more cyclones than the Arabian Sea.
When Is Cyclone Season In Australia?
The Australian cyclone season officially runs from November 1 to April 30. Most cyclones form between January and March.
Why Do Cyclones Spin Clockwise In The Southern Hemisphere?
Earth's rotation deflects moving air to the left in the Southern Hemisphere, an effect called the Coriolis force. Cyclones south of the equator therefore spin clockwise, and storms north of the equator spin counterclockwise.
How Are Australian Cyclone Categories Different?
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology ranks cyclones by their strongest gusts, not by sustained wind. A Category 3 cyclone in Australia brings gusts of 165 to 224 km/h. A Category 3 hurricane in the Atlantic is measured by 1-minute sustained winds of 178 to 208 km/h.
How Are Cyclones Named In The North Indian Ocean?
Thirteen countries around the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea contributed 169 names to the current list, adopted in 2020. Names are used in order, and each name is used only once.
Can The Live Radar Map Show A Cyclone Before Landfall?
Land-based radar sees a cyclone once its rain bands come within a few hundred kilometers of a coastal station. Before that, RainViewer shows the cyclone's position and path from official advisories on the storm track.
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