Weather Forecast

Networks of sensors linked to networked computing enable us to continually monitor—and map—the State of Michigan.

By Esri's StoryMaps and Living Atlas teams

December 30, 2023

NOAA wind gust forecast

This map displays forecasted wind gusts over the next 72 hours. "Wind gust" is defined as the maximum 3-second wind speed (in knots) forecast to occur within a 2-minute interval at a height of 10 meters above the ground.

Data are updated hourly from the National Digital Forecast Database, maintained by the National Weather Service.

A legend shows the wind gust forecast symbology using a graduated color scale and measures speed in miles per hour. The scale has the strongest winds at the top and decreases to calm conditions. The representative colors and speeds are as follows: dark read for greater than 72 miles per hour, hurricane force; red for 55 to 72 miles per hour, storm force; pink for 39 to 54 miles per hour, gale force; turquoise blue for 25 to 38 miles per hour, strong breeze; light turquoise blue for 8 to 24 miles per hour, moderate breeze; light blue for 1 to 7 miles per hour, light breeze; white means zero miles per hour, calm conditions

NOAA precipitation forecast

This map displays the precipitation forecast for the next 72 hours. The map is updated hourly with data from the National Digital Forecast Database (NDFD), produced by the National Weather Service.

The NDFD is a seamless mosaic of digital forecasts produced by NWS field offices working in collaboration with the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP). These organizations are administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

A legend shows the symbology for the precipitation forecast using a graduated color scale and measures precipitation in inches. The vertical scale is very dark green at the top with greater than ten next to the top. As the dark green transitions to lighter shades of green the number five is shown in the middle of the scale. The green transitions to shades of yellow and the lightest shade of yellow at the bottom transitions to white and has the label zero

NOAA temperature forecast

This map displays the maximum air temperature forecast for the next three days in daily increments. Minimum temperatures are typically at night, while maximum temperatures are typically in the afternoon. Data are updated daily and provided by the National Weather Service.

A legend shows the symbology as a graduated color scale and measures temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit within a vertical bar with the highest temperatures at the top. The darkest shades of maroon are on the top, followed by shades of red and orange with the label of 100 to 105 next to them. As the colors change from orange to yellow, and then to shades of green, the numbers next to the gradient are 50 to 55. As the shades of green transition to dark blues and then to shades of periwinkle blue the adjacent numbers are zero to 5. Continuing down the scale to colder temperatures the mid-blue transitions to lighter blues and eventually to very light blues with -50 to -45 as the temperatures

Networks of linked sensors enable us to continually forecast—and map—weather conditions across the state.

More information about hurricane forecasts:

Hurricane Aware

The HurricaneAware app is intended to provide information about the potential impacts of tropical storms in the United States. The data shown here from the Living Atlas are authoritative U.S. government sources

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