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Storm-smart.
Cape ready.
Live local weather, Gulf and tropical updates, and practical storm information for Southwest Florida—all in one clear place.
LIVE TROPICS
Atlantic storm tracker
The map and storm status below come directly from the National Hurricane Center and update as new advisories are issued.
7-DAY OUTLOOK
Atlantic, Caribbean & Gulf
Colored areas show where tropical development may occur during the next seven days. A cone is not an impact map; hazards can extend far outside it.
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Explore experimental storm-track and intensity scenarios from Google's WeatherNext models alongside official National Hurricane Center guidance.
LATEST VIDEO FORECASTS
Weather watchers worth following
The newest upload from each channel appears first. These independent perspectives complement—but never replace—official NHC and National Weather Service guidance.
Embedded videos are published by their respective YouTube channels. For watches, warnings and emergency decisions, follow the National Hurricane Center, National Weather Service and local officials.
FOR WEATHER WATCHERS
Hurricane Model Center
See whether model guidance is available, then open the detailed viewer you prefer. For safety decisions, always follow the National Hurricane Center forecast above.
CURRENT MODEL STATUS
Checking Atlantic guidance…
When a named storm or tropical cyclone becomes active, this area will point you to its latest model guidance.Model guidance requires interpretation and should never replace official watches, warnings or evacuation instructions.
PREPARE BEFORE THE FORECAST
Your hurricane kit
Build supplies early and adjust for children, older adults, medical needs and pets. Cape Coral recommends planning for at least 72 hours.
- ✓One gallon of water per person, per day
- ✓At least 3 days of nonperishable food
- ✓Prescriptions, first aid and medical supplies
- ✓Flashlights, batteries and phone power banks
- ✓Pet food, carriers and medications
- ✓Cash and copies of important documents
- ✓NOAA radio and a manual can opener
- ✓Fuel and safe generator supplies
KNOW WHEN TO GO
Evacuate if…
- You are ordered to evacuate
- You live in an evacuation or storm-surge zone
- You live in a mobile home, manufactured home or RV
- You depend on powered medical equipment
- You do not feel safe remaining home
IF YOU SHELTER IN PLACE
Stay safe inside
- Use a secure interior room away from windows
- Keep phones charged and monitor official alerts
- Bring pets indoors
- Never use a generator indoors or near windows
- Wait for the official all-clear
Official storm resources
This page brings the essentials together, but evacuation orders and life-safety decisions must always follow official emergency authorities.