How do I use the AccuWeather.com Interactive Google Hurricane Tracker?

Thank you for inquiring about the AccuWeather.com Interactive Google Hurricane Tracker. This system allows you to zoom to street level with aerial and map overlays worldwide, and display tropical cyclone tracks since 1850 (Atlantic) and 1945 (World). Forecast tracks are available for current storms. Click "Play" below for a video tutorial by AccuWeather.com Community Director Jesse Ferrell.

Here are some basic instructions: To begin, choose a 2007 Season storm by picking a basin then a storm name under "2007 Storms," or pick a previous season by picking a basin, then the storm under "Historical Storms." Click on the storm icon to see additional information. Only one storm can be displayed on the map at any time. For current storms, the AccuWeather points and EyePath show the projected possible movement of the storm. To see the times and wind speeds for the forecast points, click on the storm icons. To see the NHC (government) forecast points, check the "NHC" box. To plot your location, enter a U.S. zipcode next to "Plot" and click the button.

Graphs and data are available below the map. To zoom and pan, or switch between topographical and map-only views, use the standard Google navigation in the upper left of the map.

Wind gusts are only reported every 6 hours. Wind and pressure may not be available for some historical storms. If you find other inconsistencies in the data, please Contact Us.