# National Hurricane Center Data — NHC Hurricane Tracker App

> Comprehensive hurricane tracking with satellite imagery, advisories, and prediction graphics. (iPhone/iPad app by LW Brands, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/national-hurricane-center-data/id1289108781 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LW Brands, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/963599018)
- Category: Weather
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 75,210 App Store ratings · 293 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 88 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2017-10-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/national-hurricane-center-data/id1289108781/reviews.md

## What is National Hurricane Center Data?

Download the most comprehensive Hurricane Tracker app for iOS.

MAIN FEATURES INCLUDE:
+ GOES Satellite Imagery Animations
+ National Hurricane Center Products
+ National Weather Service Alerts
+ Weather Prediction Center Graphics
+ Tropical Weather Push Notifications
+ Satellite Imagery Home Screen Widget
+ Spaghetti Models


GRAPHICAL PRODUCTS INCLUDE:
Forecast Graphics
  - Spaghetti Models
  - 7-Day Tropical Weather Outlook
  - 3-Day Excessive Rainfall Outlook
  - 7-Day Quantitative Precipitation Forecast

Storm Specific Graphics
  - Key Messages
  - Cone Track Forecast
  - Tropical Storm Wind (Most Likely)
  - Tropical Storm Wind (Earliest)
  - Hurricane Wind Probability
  - Surface Wind Field
  - Surface Wind Analysis
  - Wind / Track History
  - Rainfall Forecast
  - Flash Flood Risk

Local Storm Threat Graphics
  - Flooding Rain Threat
  - Wind Threat
  - Surge Threat
  - Tornado Threat
  - Rainfall Totals
  - Wind Warnings

Note: Local threat graphics are typically not available until shortly before storm landfall. 


TEXT PRODUCTS INCLUDE:
  - Tropical Weather Outlook
  - Forecast Advisories
  - Public Advisories
  - Forecast Office Discussion
  - Local Statement (HLS)
  - Local Warnings (TCV)
  - Tropical Discussion
  - Wind Analysis


WEATHER MAP OVERLAYS INCLUDE:
  - Hurricane Track & Intensity
  - Potential Storm Surge Flooding
  - NASA Sea Surface Temperature
  - NOAA Weather Radar


GOES SATELLITE IMAGERY INCLUDES:
Fifteen (15) Satellite Imagery Filters
  - Visible (Band 2)
  - Near IR (Bands 4 & 5)
  - Infrared (Bands 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 & 16)
  - Nighttime Microphysics
  - Day Cloud Phase
  - True Color
  - Air Mass
  - Sandwich

APPLE WATCH APP INCLUDES:
  - View wind speed & intensity updates every 30 minutes
  - View the latest satellite imagery
  - Choose from a variety of Watch Complications

-- PRO SUBSCRIPTION FEATURES --

Full Screen, High Resolution Satellite Imagery:
  - Latest Image
  - Animated Loop
  - Mesoscale: Near Real-time Imagery
  - Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM) 

Mesoscale imagery typically has 1-minute temporal resolution, but is not always available for each storm.

16-day Weather Forecast Models:
  - Global Forecast System (GFS)
  - Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS)
  - North American Ensemble (NAEFS)

Weather Simulation Forecast Models:
  - Hi-Res Rapid Refresh (HRRR)
  - Hi-Res Ensemble Forecast (HREF)
  - North American Mesoscale (NAM) 
  - Hi-Res North American Mesoscale
     (NAM-HIRES)
  - High Resolution Window 
     (HRW-FV3, HRW-ARW, HRW-ARW2)
  - WaveWatch III (WW3)
  - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather
     (ECMWF)
  - ECMWF AI Forecast System (AIFS)

Hurricane Models (HAFS, HMON, HWRF, CTCX)
  Experimental Forecast Animations:
    - Simulated Radar 2km
    - Surface Pressure, Wind
    - 200mb Temp, Ht, Wind
    - 700mb RH, Ht, Wind
    - 850mb Vort, Wind, Thick

  Model Analysis & Guidance Animations:
    - 6h Total Precipitation
    - 10m Wind
    - 200mb Vort, Wind, Ht
    - 500mb Relative Humidity
    - 700mb Vort, Wind, Ht
    - 850mb Vort, Wind, Ht

NCEP / ECMWF Cyclogenesis Tracking Products
  - 10-day ECMWF Cyclogenesis
  - 12-day ECMWF Strike Probability
  - 28-day ECMWF Tropical Cyclone Activity
  - 10-day Probability of Formation
  - 16-day Storm Forecast Tracks
  - 21-day Global Tropics Hazards Outlook
  - 35-day Long Range Probability
  - 15-day Deepmind FNV3 Cyclogenesis

CIMSS Tropical Cyclone Products
  - Wind Vorticity & Shear Analysis
  - Steering Layer Analysis
  - Morphed Integrated Microwave Imagery
  - Advanced Dvorak Technique (ADTV9.1)
ADT Includes imagery, wind radii estimates & trends

Interactive Hurricane Tracker Map
  - Track & Intensity Forecast 
  - Preliminary Best Track Analysis

TERMS & CONDITIONS
https://lwbrandsllc.com/hurricane-app-terms-conditions/

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In total, there are now over 100+ hurricane / weather tracking products to help you stay informed during hurricane season.

## Key features

- GOES Satellite Imagery Animations
- National Hurricane Center Products
- National Weather Service Alerts
- Tropical Weather Push Notifications
- Spaghetti Models
- Forecast Graphics
- Apple Watch App

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Subscription (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #39 in Top Free · Weather (US App Store)
- #41 in Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

## What do users think of National Hurricane Center Data?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Accurate and up-to-date hurricane data
- 📊 Comprehensive data and visualization tools
- 🔍 Detailed storm tracking and forecasting
- 🌐 Covers wide geographical area
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💯 Indispensable during hurricane season

**Cons**

- 🐛 Slow image loading
- 🔍 Difficult to interpret some technical data
- 📱 Small text on mobile devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Occasional app crashes
- Locked portrait mode on tablets

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved spaghetti model visualization
- Expanded coverage for non-US regions
- Clearer explanations of data and maps

## Recent user reviews (10 of 293)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/national-hurricane-center-data/id1289108781/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Pretty Much Perfect!

*2026-08-27, version 1.99*

The app provides the clear and informative layout I’ve been looking for in an app for years.  It gets straight to the point, allows you to see an overall outlook of what’s going on and has the ability to drill down on any given storm.  Great job!!!

### 5/5 — Hurricane tracer

*2026-08-26, version 1.99*

As one who lives on the North Carolina coast, this app is invaluable for long range planning for preparedness.

### 5/5 — Very helpful

*2026-08-16, version 1.99*

I remember when Max was the head of the hurricane, Noah in South Florida. I lived on a boat back then I watched this page all the time. Thank you.

### 1/5 — Gulf of America!

*2026-08-15, version 1.99*

Deleting this political bias app.

### 2/5 — Worse than Dial-up

*2026-08-15, version 1.99*

This app is worthless ! It takes literally “minutes” for the images to load !

### 1/5 — This app sucks

*2026-08-15, version 1.99*

Charges that weren’t approved! Avoid it!!

### 1/5 — Updates?

*2026-08-14, version 1.99*

I looked at my widget yesterday and noticed it wasn’t changing, opened the app today and all data is from 26JUL2026.  Nothing is updating.

### 5/5 — Map reference

*2026-08-12, version 1.99*

Just wondering…..What is Gulf of America ? I try to watch for TD, TS or hurricane in Gulf of Mexico and or Caribbean Sea

### 5/5 — Authoritative and comprehensive

*2026-07-26, version 1.95*

I spend the summers in a hurricane prone location and I wanted to understand both short term and long term hurricanes probabilities. I was frustrated by dumbed down mass media  forecasts and having to dig through Nat Hurricane Center web pages. 

This app has made me much happier !  It  collects and organizes in a single location comprehensive information that I can rely on to generate my own informed opinions on short term and long term hurricane probabilities.  The app improves year over year and I appreciate the thoughtful acknowledgment of source material. 

I have a much higher confidence in planning my time on/off island - thanks to the developer!

### 5/5 — So helpful

*2026-07-24, version 1.95*

I live on the Alabama coast and refer to this app every day during the hurricane season.
The accuracy of forecasts is very reassuring .

## Frequently asked questions about National Hurricane Center Data

### What kind of data does this hurricane tracker app provide?

This app offers comprehensive hurricane tracking data, including GOES satellite imagery animations, National Hurricane Center products, National Weather Service alerts, and weather prediction center graphics. It also provides detailed storm-specific graphics like cone track forecasts and wind probabilities.

### What are the key features of the National Hurricane Center Data app?

Key features include GOES satellite imagery animations, access to National Hurricane Center products and National Weather Service alerts, tropical weather push notifications, and spaghetti models. Users can also view various forecast graphics, storm-specific graphics, and local storm threat graphics.

### Is this app free to download and use?

The app is free to download and offers a range of features. However, there is a PRO subscription available which unlocks additional advanced features such as full-screen high-resolution satellite imagery, mesoscale imagery, and a wider selection of 16-day weather forecast models.

### What devices is the National Hurricane Center Data app compatible with?

The application is available for iOS devices. It also features an Apple Watch app that allows users to view wind speed and intensity updates, satellite imagery, and choose from various Watch Complications.

### How does the app help in tracking local storm threats?

The app provides local storm threat graphics which include assessments for flooding rain, wind, surge, and tornado threats, along with rainfall totals and wind warnings. These graphics are typically available shortly before storm landfall, offering localized impact information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.100 — 2026-08-28

+ Added ECMWF (HRES, AIFS & ENS) & Deepmind (FNV3) models to the Interactive Spaghetti Models Map
+ Improved 15-day ECMWF Cyclogenesis Forecast Map
+ Improved 15-day Deepmind AI FNV3 Cyclogenesis Forecast Map
+ Fixed a few bugs

Previous Updates Include:
+ New Model: ECMWF AI Forecast System (AIFS)
+ New 12 & 28-day ECMWF Tropical Cyclone Activity
+ New Apple Watch App
+ New NASA Satellite Imagery
+ New ECMWF Diagnostic Graphics
+ Updated GOES-East imagery to utilize GOES-19
+ New Hurricane Forecast Model: HAFS
+ Added MJO Phase Plots & Velocity Potential
+ Aircraft Reconnaissance & Satellite Wind Analysis 
+ New 35-day Probability of Formation Graphics
+ Added CIRA Satellite Imagery & Model Diagnostics
+ Improved the Radar and Weather Map Overlays
+ New GOES-19 (GOES-E) Satellite Imagery
+ New GOES-18 (GOES-W) Satellite Imagery
+ New forecast models: HAFS, SHiELD, T-SHiELD
+ New widget options (GOES-East / West)
+ New 16-day GFS forecast graphics
+ New HMON / HWRF regional forecast graphics
+ New GEFS & NAEFS 16-day Wind Forecast products
+ Updated Storm Tracks graphics to reflect GFSv16
+ Upgraded WaveWatch III to GFS-WAVE
+ Added the HRW-FV3 forecast model
+ New Tropical Cyclone Genesis Index graphics
+ New HMON & HWRF forecasts for tropical disturbances
+ New Satellite Ocean Heat Content products
+ Updated Storm Tracks graphics to reflect GFSv16

Thank you for the positive feedback!

### 1.99 — 2026-08-08

+ Added ECMWF (HRES, AIFS & ENS) & Deepmind (FNV3) models to the Interactive Spaghetti Models Map
+ Improved 15-day ECMWF Cyclogenesis Forecast Map
+ Improved 15-day Deepmind AI FNV3 Cyclogenesis Forecast Map
+ Fixed a few bugs

Previous Updates Include:
+ New Model: ECMWF AI Forecast System (AIFS)
+ New 12 & 28-day ECMWF Tropical Cyclone Activity
+ New Apple Watch App
+ New NASA Satellite Imagery
+ New ECMWF Diagnostic Graphics
+ Updated GOES-East imagery to utilize GOES-19
+ New Hurricane Forecast Model: HAFS
+ Added MJO Phase Plots & Velocity Potential
+ Aircraft Reconnaissance & Satellite Wind Analysis 
+ New 35-day Probability of Formation Graphics
+ Added CIRA Satellite Imagery & Model Diagnostics
+ Improved the Radar and Weather Map Overlays
+ New GOES-19 (GOES-E) Satellite Imagery
+ New GOES-18 (GOES-W) Satellite Imagery
+ New forecast models: HAFS, SHiELD, T-SHiELD
+ New widget options (GOES-East / West)
+ New 16-day GFS forecast graphics
+ New HMON / HWRF regional forecast graphics
+ New GEFS & NAEFS 16-day Wind Forecast products
+ Updated Storm Tracks graphics to reflect GFSv16
+ Upgraded WaveWatch III to GFS-WAVE
+ Added the HRW-FV3 forecast model
+ New Tropical Cyclone Genesis Index graphics
+ New HMON & HWRF forecasts for tropical disturbances
+ New Satellite Ocean Heat Content products
+ Updated Storm Tracks graphics to reflect GFSv16

Thank you for the positive feedback!

### 1.98 — 2026-08-07

+ Added ECMWF (HRES, AIFS & ENS) & Deepmind (FNV3) models to the Interactive Spaghetti Models Map
+ Improved 15-day ECMWF Cyclogenesis Forecast Map
+ Improved 15-day Deepmind AI FNV3 Cyclogenesis Forecast Map
+ Fixed a few bugs

Previous Updates Include:
+ New Model: ECMWF AI Forecast System (AIFS)
+ New 12 & 28-day ECMWF Tropical Cyclone Activity
+ New Apple Watch App
+ New NASA Satellite Imagery
+ New ECMWF Diagnostic Graphics
+ Updated GOES-East imagery to utilize GOES-19
+ New Hurricane Forecast Model: HAFS
+ Added MJO Phase Plots & Velocity Potential
+ Aircraft Reconnaissance & Satellite Wind Analysis 
+ New 35-day Probability of Formation Graphics
+ Added CIRA Satellite Imagery & Model Diagnostics
+ Improved the Radar and Weather Map Overlays
+ New GOES-19 (GOES-E) Satellite Imagery
+ New GOES-18 (GOES-W) Satellite Imagery
+ New forecast models: HAFS, SHiELD, T-SHiELD
+ New widget options (GOES-East / West)
+ New 16-day GFS forecast graphics
+ New HMON / HWRF regional forecast graphics
+ New GEFS & NAEFS 16-day Wind Forecast products
+ Updated Storm Tracks graphics to reflect GFSv16
+ Upgraded WaveWatch III to GFS-WAVE
+ Added the HRW-FV3 forecast model
+ New Tropical Cyclone Genesis Index graphics
+ New HMON & HWRF forecasts for tropical disturbances
+ New Satellite Ocean Heat Content products
+ Updated Storm Tracks graphics to reflect GFSv16

Thank you for the positive feedback!

### 1.97 — 2026-07-28

+ Added ECMWF (HRES, AIFS & ENS) & Deepmind (FNV3) models to the Interactive Spaghetti Models Map
+ Improved 15-day ECMWF Cyclogenesis Forecast Map
+ Improved 15-day Deepmind AI FNV3 Cyclogenesis Forecast Map
+ Fixed a few minor bugs

Previous Updates Include:
+ New Model: ECMWF AI Forecast System (AIFS)
+ New 12 & 28-day ECMWF Tropical Cyclone Activity
+ New Apple Watch App
+ New NASA Satellite Imagery
+ New ECMWF Diagnostic Graphics
+ Updated GOES-East imagery to utilize GOES-19
+ New Hurricane Forecast Model: HAFS
+ Added MJO Phase Plots & Velocity Potential
+ Aircraft Reconnaissance & Satellite Wind Analysis 
+ New 35-day Probability of Formation Graphics
+ Added CIRA Satellite Imagery & Model Diagnostics
+ Improved the Radar and Weather Map Overlays
+ New GOES-19 (GOES-E) Satellite Imagery
+ New GOES-18 (GOES-W) Satellite Imagery
+ New forecast models: HAFS, SHiELD, T-SHiELD
+ New widget options (GOES-East / West)
+ New 16-day GFS forecast graphics
+ New HMON / HWRF regional forecast graphics
+ New GEFS & NAEFS 16-day Wind Forecast products
+ Updated Storm Tracks graphics to reflect GFSv16
+ Upgraded WaveWatch III to GFS-WAVE
+ Added the HRW-FV3 forecast model
+ New Tropical Cyclone Genesis Index graphics
+ New HMON & HWRF forecasts for tropical disturbances
+ New Satellite Ocean Heat Content products
+ Updated Storm Tracks graphics to reflect GFSv16

Thank you for the positive feedback!

### 1.96 — 2026-07-27

+ Added ECMWF (HRES, AIFS & ENS) & Deepmind (FNV3) models to the Interactive Spaghetti Models Map
+ Improved 15-day ECMWF Cyclogenesis Forecast Map
+ Improved 15-day Deepmind AI FNV3 Cyclogenesis Forecast Map
+ Fixed a few minor bugs

Previous Updates Include:
+ New Model: ECMWF AI Forecast System (AIFS)
+ New 12 & 28-day ECMWF Tropical Cyclone Activity
+ New Apple Watch App
+ New NASA Satellite Imagery
+ New ECMWF Diagnostic Graphics
+ Updated GOES-East imagery to utilize GOES-19
+ New Hurricane Forecast Model: HAFS
+ Added MJO Phase Plots & Velocity Potential
+ Aircraft Reconnaissance & Satellite Wind Analysis 
+ New 35-day Probability of Formation Graphics
+ Added CIRA Satellite Imagery & Model Diagnostics
+ Improved the Radar and Weather Map Overlays
+ New GOES-19 (GOES-E) Satellite Imagery
+ New GOES-18 (GOES-W) Satellite Imagery
+ New forecast models: HAFS, SHiELD, T-SHiELD
+ New widget options (GOES-East / West)
+ New 16-day GFS forecast graphics
+ New HMON / HWRF regional forecast graphics
+ New GEFS & NAEFS 16-day Wind Forecast products
+ Updated Storm Tracks graphics to reflect GFSv16
+ Upgraded WaveWatch III to GFS-WAVE
+ Added the HRW-FV3 forecast model
+ New Tropical Cyclone Genesis Index graphics
+ New HMON & HWRF forecasts for tropical disturbances
+ New Satellite Ocean Heat Content products
+ Updated Storm Tracks graphics to reflect GFSv16

Thank you for the positive feedback!

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