StormTracker provides a complete mapped picture of tropical storms
StormTracker
A complete mapped picture of tropical storms around the globe to aid decision making, help evaluate risk and enable the comparison of past and present storms. StormTracker is backed by science from the Met Office — one of the world's leading research institutions.
View the free version of StormTracker
See the user StormTracker user guide
StormTracker user guide
(PDF, 1 MB)
New users - register for StormTracker following the instructions provided.
If you already have a Met Office account - add StormTracker to your account.
Once you have registered or have added StormTracker to your account, you can log in to StormTracker.
Free access to StormTracker
A free version of StormTracker is available, providing access to:
- latest tracks of current named storms
- five-day forecast tracks for current tropical storms from the Met Office Unified Model
- latest observed cloud cover (IR and visible satellite) and sea surface temperature
- historical tracks of more than 150 years' worth of named storms which can be compared with current forecasts and storm tracks.
For details of how to register, see the grey box on the right of this page.
Features of the advanced version
For a more complete view, an advanced paid-for version of StormTracker is also available. Access to the features in this version enables you to build an in-depth picture and make fully informed decisions about risks. This is particularly useful for hedging against and spreading financial risks. With StormTracker there's no need for time-consuming searching of the Internet for storm information. You can access, compare and understand all the information the markets are using in one place.
The advanced version provides:
- global dynamical forecasts and multi-model means from three of the world's leading forecast model
- real near-time ensemble and ensemble mean forecast storm tracks for up to 15 days / two weeks ahead
- strike probabilities for up to 15 days / two weeks ahead
- storm probabilities for the next 15 days / two weeks - an early warning of emerging storm risks
- a utilities layer showing district boundaries for the Gulf of Mexico.
To find out about accessing the advanced version of this service, please email stormtracker@metoffice.gov.uk. Once registered and subscribed to the additional content, you will be able to access the weather layers you have paid for, as well as the free content described above. Setting up the subscription to give you access the full forecast content will take up to five days, so please allow enough time for this.
Notes on the use of StormTracker
More information about StormTracker can be found in our Predict brochure:
StormTracker is best used to provide general guidance on the possible ways a situation may develop and the relative likelihood of different outcomes. It should not be used on its own to formulate a single definitive decision based on one outcome occurring. If you would like to access expert advice from Met Office forecasters to help you, please contact us at stormtracker@metoffice.gov.uk.
To understand the single most likely outcome for life and limb or operational decisions please refer to the official warnings and guidance.
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