Tropical storms are areas of extremely low pressure on the earth’s surface. A tropical storm with a wind speed greater than 73 mph falls into the category of hurricanes. Severe hurricanes of category 2 and above can cause natural disasters and damage. Therefore, it is vital to identify them in advance and keep the situation under control. A live map of these natural phenomena would help to detect hurricane evacuation zones, provide warnings about disasters such as flooding, and contribute to public safety.
Our hurricane radar page enables you to track the movement of hurricanes and tropical storms on the map. To see where the current storm is heading, click the icon in the top-right corner of the map. You will see chains of colourful dots showing the past, current, and predicted path of a hurricane, cyclone, or tropical storm. The movement area forecast indicates a zone where a cyclone may travel, with the most likely path shown in the centre of the zone.
Different types of tropical storms are indicated with different colours on the map:
- Tropical Depression (<38 mph)
- Tropical Storm (39-73 mph)
- Category 1 Hurricane (74-95 mph)
- Category 2 Hurricane (96-110 mph)
- Category 3 Hurricane (111-129 mph)
- Category 4 Hurricane (130-156 mph)
- Category 5 Hurricane (157 mph or higher)
Active Hurricanes for Frisco
In the table below, you can find useful information about the hurricanes that are currently active and then follow their paths on our map.
| Name | Category | wind speed | moving |
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More in app
In the Rain Viewer app, you can explore upcoming tropical storms in greater detail, from their initial formation to landfall and beyond.
Storm Timeline
Track the storm’s entire journey. Tap any point along the path to view real-time wind speed, category, and direction. See where it began, how quickly it’s moving, and where it’s likely to strike next.
Storm Details
Category 1 or Category 5, you’ll know exactly what you’re dealing with. Decode intensity at a glance and decide whether it’s time to head to the cellar or simply secure the patio furniture.
Push Notifications
Receive notifications as soon as a storm approaches your area. Our alerts are timely, hyper-local, and designed to give you enough time to act – whether that means preparing or heading out.
