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Live High Wind Warning Tracker

Real-time high wind warning tracking across all 50 states using official National Weather Service data and radar. We monitor each high wind event's intensity, duration, and affected areas to keep communities informed and safe.

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NWS High Wind Events

The National Weather Service provides multiple types of alerts to help protect the public when dangerous wind conditions are expected or occurring.

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Gale Warning
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States:
LH
Counties:
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay; Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI
What's happening?
During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 26 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 32 knots. The largest significant waves will be 6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8 feet. During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 29 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 36 knots. The largest significant waves will be 6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8 feet.
Gale Warning
Expired: Never
States:
LH
Counties:
Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt to the US/Canadian border beyond 5 NM from shore; Lake Huron from Presque Isle Lt. to Sturgeon Point MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border; Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border
What's happening?
Expect sustained winds up to 32 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 39 knots. The largest significant waves will be 12 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 17 feet.
Gale Warning
Expired: Never
States:
LH
Counties:
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI; Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach 5NM Off Shore to the US/Canadian border; Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac 5NM Off Shore to US/Canadian border
What's happening?
Expect sustained winds up to 31 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 36 knots. The largest significant waves will be 12 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 17 feet.
Gale Warning
Expired: Never
States:
LS
Counties:
Marquette to Munising MI; Munising to Grand Marais MI; Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI
What's happening?
For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft expected.
Gale Warning
Expired: Never
States:
LS
Counties:
Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI, West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore; Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border
What's happening?
Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 8 to 13 ft expected.
Today's Outlook

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Today's Forecast
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This outlook map shows areas where damaging winds and severe weather are most likely to occur today, based on wind probability data from NOAA's Storm Prediction Center. Risk levels range from 5% to 60%, with higher percentages indicating greater probability of damaging winds (58+ mph gusts or 40+ mph sustained winds).

View official SPC Day 1 Outlook
Tomorrow's Outlook

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Tomorrow's Forecast
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This outlook map shows areas where damaging winds and severe weather are most likely to occur on Day 2 (tomorrow), based on wind probability data from NOAA's Storm Prediction Center. Risk levels range from 5% to 60%, with higher percentages indicating greater probability of damaging winds (58+ mph gusts or 40+ mph sustained winds).

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Map Guide

Understanding Our High Wind Warning Maps

High Wind Warn delivers real-time tracking of various wind-related alerts through specialized interactive maps, helping you stay informed and safe during dangerous wind events.

Types of Wind Alerts We Track

  • •High Wind Warning: Take Action! Sustained, strong winds with stronger gusts are occurring. Seek shelter and use extra caution while driving.
  • •High Wind Watch: Be Prepared! Strong winds are possible. Secure loose outdoor items and adjust outdoor plans.
  • •Wind Advisory: Take Action! Strong winds below High Wind Warning criteria. Secure outdoor objects and use caution while driving.
  • •Gale Warning: Take Action! Marine alert for sustained winds 39-55 mph or frequent gusts of similar intensity.
  • •Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Be Prepared! Conditions favorable for storms with 58+ mph winds possible.
  • •Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Take Action! Storm with 58+ mph winds occurring or imminent.
  • •Dust Storm Warning: Take Action! Visibility ½ mile or less with 30+ mph winds.
  • •Hurricane Force Wind Warning: Take Action! Marine alert for sustained winds or gusts of 74+ mph.

Live High Wind Map

Displays active high wind warnings with real-time radar and motion paths.

What is a High Wind Warning?

A high wind warning means sustained winds of 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or higher are expected or occurring. These winds can cause tree damage, power outages, and make driving difficult especially for high profile vehicles. When a warning is issued for your area, take immediate action to protect yourself and secure loose objects.

How To Use

  • • Toggle between radar and wind risk layers
  • • Adjust opacity for better visibility
  • • Play/pause radar animation to track storm movement
  • • Click on storm markers to see movement speed

Why It Matters

Combining high wind warnings with radar helps you visualize active threats and better understand storm movement in your area.

Recent Expired Warnings

Shows high wind warnings from the past 48 hours to analyze recent patterns.

How To Use

  • • Review past warning polygons to see affected areas
  • • Compare with current conditions using the map style selector
  • • Click on any warning to view detailed information
  • • Use radar overlay to see how storms tracked

Why It Matters

Historical data helps identify patterns and verifies whether areas that received warnings were actually impacted.

High Wind Outlook Map

Displays high wind probability areas from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Today & Tomorrow's Forecasts

We provide two detailed outlook maps: today's forecast showing immediate risk areas, and tomorrow's forecast to help you plan ahead. Both maps use official Storm Prediction Center data to show where damaging winds are most likely to develop.

How To Use

  • • Toggle between map styles to see different perspectives
  • • Zoom in and out to see detailed risk areas
  • • Click on any area to see more information
  • • Use the legend to understand risk levels

Why It Matters

Understanding these risk areas helps you prepare for severe weather and stay safe.

Map Controls Explained

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Radar Controls

Our radar layer shows precipitation intensity from light rain (blue) to intense storms (red/purple).

  • • Animation controls let you play through the last hour of radar to track storm development and movement direction
  • • Opacity control helps blend radar with other map features for optimal visualization
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Wind Risk Controls

The risk layer displays official Storm Prediction Center severe weather probability zones for the current day.

  • • Higher percentages (darker colors) indicate greater severe weather probability including damaging winds for that area
  • • Overlay both radar and risk layers to see if storms are developing in high-probability areas

Our Data Sources

High Wind Warn combines multiple official data sources to provide comprehensive high wind monitoring:

National Weather Service Warnings

Official high wind warning polygons with precise geographic boundaries and storm motion data

RainViewer Radar

High-resolution radar imagery showing precipitation intensity and storm cells

Storm Prediction Center

Daily high wind probability forecasts showing risk levels across the country

Mapbox Visualization

Professional mapping platform for interactive visualization and geographic analysis

Data is automatically refreshed every 30-60 seconds for warnings (more frequently when active warnings exist) and every 5 minutes for radar imagery to ensure you have the most current information available.

High Wind Safety Tips

  • • Secure loose outdoor objects such as patio furniture, grills, and decorations
  • • Avoid driving high-profile vehicles like trucks, RVs, and motorcycles
  • • Stay away from downed power lines and report them to authorities
  • • Trim tree branches away from your home and power lines before storms
  • • Monitor our live maps and local weather alerts during severe weather events

Learn more at NOAA's High Wind Safety Guide