DCRF Natural Disasters and Weather
This service consist of a live data feed from the National Weather Service containing official weather warnings, watches, and advisory statements for the United States.
Weather Description This feature service depicts the National Weather Service (NWS) watches, warnings, and advisories within the United States. Watches and warnings are classified into 43 categories.- A warning is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely. A warning means weather conditions pose a threat to life or property. People in the path of the storm need to take protective action.
- A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide enough lead time so those who need to set their plans in motion can do so. A watch means that hazardous weather is possible. People should have a plan of action in case a storm threatens, and they should listen for later information and possible warnings especially when planning travel or outdoor activities.
- An advisory is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely. Advisories are for less serious conditions than warnings, that cause significant inconvenience and if caution is not exercised, could lead to situations that may threaten life or property.
- National Weather Service RSS-CAP Warnings and Advisories: Public Alerts
- National Weather Service Boundary Overlays: AWIPS Shapefile Database
- The services is updated every 5 minutes using the Aggregated Live Feeds methodology.
- The overlay data is checked and updated daily from the official AWIPS Shapefile Database.
- United States and Territories
- Customize the display of each attribute by using the Change Style option for any layer.
- Query the layer to display only specific types of weather watches and warnings.
- Add to a map with other weather data layers to provide insight on hazardous weather events.
- Use ArcGIS Online analysis tools, such as Enrich Data, to determine the potential impact of weather events on populations.
Flood Description This feature service depicts the National Weather Service (NWS) watches, warnings, and advisories within the United States. Watches and warnings are classified into 43 categories.
- A warning is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely. A warning means weather conditions pose a threat to life or property. People in the path of the storm need to take protective action.
- A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide enough lead time so those who need to set their plans in motion can do so. A watch means that hazardous weather is possible. People should have a plan of action in case a storm threatens, and they should listen for later information and possible warnings especially when planning travel or outdoor activities.
- An advisory is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely. Advisories are for less serious conditions than warnings, that cause significant inconvenience and if caution is not exercised, could lead to situations that may threaten life or property.
- National Weather Service RSS-CAP Warnings and Advisories: Public Alerts
- National Weather Service Boundary Overlays: AWIPS Shapefile Database
- The services is updated every 5 minutes using the Aggregated Live Feeds methodology.
- The overlay data is checked and updated daily from the official AWIPS Shapefile Database.
- United States and Territories
- Customize the display of each attribute by using the Change Style option for any layer.
- Query the layer to display only specific types of weather watches and warnings.
- Add to a map with other weather data layers to provide insight on hazardous weather events.
- Use ArcGIS Online analysis tools, such as Enrich Data, to determine the potential impact of weather events on populations.
Layers USA Weather Watches and Warnings - Events Ordered by Size and Severity Topographic World Hillshade World Street Map Canvas (Night w/yellow boundaries)
Tornado Description This map contains continuously updated U.S. tornado reports, wind storm reports and hail storm reports. You can click on each to receive information about the specific location and read a short description about the issue.
Each layer is updated 4 times hourly from data provided by NOAA’s National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center.
A full archive of storm events can be accessed from the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.
Source
- NOAA Storm Prediction Center https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports
- The service is updated every 15 minutes using the Aggregated Live Feeds Methodology
- CONUS (Contiguous United States)
This map service is suitable for data discovery and visualization.
- Change the symbology of each layer using single or bi-variate smart mapping. For instance, use size or color to indicate the intensity of a tornado.
- You can click on each to receive information about the specific location and read a short description about the issue.
- Query the attributes to show only specific event types or locations.
Layers USA Storm Reports - NOAA TORNADO Storm Reports (24 hours) USA Storm Reports - NOAA WIND Storm Reports (24 hours) USA Storm Reports - NOAA TORNADO Storm Reports (past week) Topographic World Hillshade World Street Map Canvas (Night w/yellow boundaries)
Wildfire Description This layer presents recent wildfire activity for the United States, featuring data from GeoMAC. Wildfire activity is downloaded from the GeoMAC Outgoing Datasets from the USGS. GeoMAC was designed to give fire managers near real-time information based on agency reports and fire perimeter data. GeoMAC is updated daily based upon input from incident intelligence sources, GPS data, and infrared (IR) imagery from fixed wing and satellite platforms.
Fire Perimeter is a product of Geospatial Multi-Agency Coordination (GeoMAC). In order to give fire managers near real-time information, fire perimeter data is updated daily based upon input from incident intelligence sources, GPS data, infrared (IR) imagery from fixed wing and satellite platforms.
We gather this data from the USGS feed (NIFC large fires, NIFC situation reports, perimeters). These shape files from the feed are parsed using the Aggregated Live Feeds methodology to take the returned information and serve the data through ArcGIS Server as a map service.
See more information about GeoMAC.
To find out more about the Esri Disaster Response Program, visit https://www.esri.com/services/disaster-response.
From GeoMAC: Information presented on this website is a representation of the existing wildfire situation in the continental United States including Alaska. While every effort is made to provide accurate and complete information, proximity of fires to populated areas may not be accurately portrayed.
Earthquake Description In addition to displaying earthquakes by magnitude, this service also provide earthquake impact details. Impact is measured by population as well as models for economic and fatality loss. For more details, see: PAGER Alerts.
Events are updated as frequently as every 5 minutes and are available up to 30 days with the following exceptions:
- Events with a Magnitude LESS than 3.0 are retained for 3 days
- Events with a Magnitude LESS than 4.5 are retained for 7 days
The specific layers provided in this service have been Time Enabled and include:
- Events by Magnitude: The event’s seismic magnitude value.
- Contains PAGER Alert Level: USGS PAGER (Prompt Assessment of Global Earthquakes for Response) system provides an automated impact level assignment that estimates fatality and economic loss.
- Contains Significance Level: An event’s significance is determined by factors like magnitude, max MMI, ‘felt’ reports, and estimated impact.
- Shake Intensity: The Instrumental Intensity or Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) for available events.
This map is provided for informational purposes and is not monitored 24/7 for accuracy and currency. Always refer to USGS source for official guidance.
Layers Recent Earthquakes - Events by Magnitude Recent Earthquakes - Shake Intensity Topographic World Hillshade World Street Map Canvas (Night w/yellow boundaries)
Hurricane Description Hurricane tracks and positions provide information on where the storm has been, where it is currently located, and where it is predicted to go. Each storm location is depicted by the sustained wind speed, according to the Saffir-Simpson Scale. It should be noted that the Saffir-Simpson Scale only applies to hurricanes in the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific basins, however all storms are still symbolized using that classification for consistency.
Data Source
- This data is provided by NOAA National Hurricane Center (NHC) for the East Pacific and Atlantic, and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center for the West Pacific and Indian basins. For more disaster-related live feeds visit the Disaster Web Maps & Feeds ArcGIS Online Group.
- The Aggregated Live Feeds methodology checks the Source for updates every 15 minutes. Tropical cyclones are normally issued every six hours at 5:00 AM EDT, 11:00 AM EDT, 5:00 PM EDT, and 11:00 PM EDT (or 4:00 AM EST, 10:00 AM EST, 4:00 PM EST, and 10:00 PM EST).
- Public advisories for Eastern Pacific tropical cyclones are normally issued every six hours at 2:00 AM PDT, 8:00 AM PDT, 2:00 PM PDT, and 8:00 PM PDT (or 1:00 AM PST, 7:00 AM PST, 1:00 PM PST, and 7:00 PM PST).
- Intermediate public advisories may be issued every 3 hours when coastal watches or warnings are in effect, and every 2 hours when coastal watches or warnings are in effect and land-based radars have identified a reliable storm center. Additionally, special public advisories may be issued at any time due to significant changes in warnings or in a cyclone. For the NHC data source you can subscribe to RSS Feeds.
- North Pacific and North Indian Ocean tropical cyclone warnings are updated every 6 hours, and South Indian and South Pacific Ocean tropical cyclone warnings are routinely updated every 12 hours. Times are set to Zulu/UTC.
- The horizontal accuracy of these datasets is not stated but it is important to remember that tropical cyclone track forecasts are subject to error, and that the effects of a tropical cyclone can span many hundreds of miles from the center.
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- Forecast location: Represents the official NHC forecast locations for the center of a tropical cyclone. Forecast center positions are given for projections valid 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours after the forecast's nominal initial time. Click here for more information. Forecast points from the JTWC are valid 12, 24, 36, 48 and 72 hours after the forecast’s initial time.
- Forecast track: This product aids in the visualization of an NHC official track forecast, the forecast points are connected by a red line. The track lines are not a forecast product, as such, the lines should not be interpreted as representing a specific forecast for the location of a tropical cyclone in between official forecast points. It is also important to remember that tropical cyclone track forecasts are subject to error, and that the effects of a tropical cyclone can span many hundreds of miles from the center. Click here for more information.
- The Cone of Uncertainty: Cyclone paths are hard to predict with absolute certainty, especially days in advance. The cone represents the probable track of the center of a tropical cyclone and is formed by enclosing the area swept out by a set of circles along the forecast track (at 12, 24, 36 hours, etc). The size of each circle is scaled so that two-thirds of the historical official forecast errors over a 5-year sample fall within the circle. Based on forecasts over the previous 5 years, the entire track of a tropical cyclone can be expected to remain within the cone roughly 60-70% of the time. It is important to note that the area affected by a tropical cyclone can extend well beyond the confines of the cone enclosing the most likely track area of the center. Click here for more information.
- Coastal Watch/Warning: Coastal areas are placed under watches and warnings depending on the proximity and intensity of the approaching storm.
- Tropical Storm Watch is issued when a tropical cyclone containing winds of 34 to 63 knots (39 to 73 mph) or higher poses a possible threat, generally within 48 hours. These winds may be accompanied by storm surge, coastal flooding, and/or river flooding. The watch does not mean that tropical storm conditions will occur. It only means that these conditions are possible.
- Tropical Storm Warning is issued when sustained winds of 34 to 63 knots (39 to 73 mph) or higher associated with a tropical cyclone are expected in 36 hours or less. These winds may be accompanied by storm surge, coastal flooding, and/or river flooding.
- Hurricane Watch is issued when a tropical cyclone containing winds of 64 knots (74 mph) or higher poses a possible threat, generally within 48 hours. These winds may be accompanied by storm surge, coastal flooding, and/or river flooding. The watch does not mean that hurricane conditions will occur. It only means that these conditions are possible.
- Hurricane Warning is issued when sustained winds of 64 knots (74 mph) or higher associated with a tropical cyclone are expected in 36 hours or less. These winds may be accompanied by storm surge, coastal flooding, and/or river flooding. A hurricane warning can remain in effect when dangerously high water or a combination of dangerously high water and exceptionally high waves continue, even though winds may be less than hurricane force.
This map is provided for informational purposes and is not monitored 24/7 for accuracy and currency. Always refer to NOAA or JTWC sources for official guidance. Layers Active Hurricanes, Cyclones and Typhoons - Forecast Position Active Hurricanes, Cyclones and Typhoons - Observed Position Active Hurricanes, Cyclones and Typhoons - Forecast Track Active Hurricanes, Cyclones and Typhoons - Observed Track Active Hurricanes, Cyclones and Typhoons - Forecast Error Cone Active Hurricanes, Cyclones and Typhoons - Watches and Warnings Active Hurricanes, Cyclones and Typhoons - Tropical Storm Force (34kts) Active Hurricanes, Cyclones and Typhoons - Strong Tropical Storm (50kts) Active Hurricanes, Cyclones and Typhoons - Hurricane Force (64kts+) Active Hurricanes, Cyclones and Typhoons - Raw 1/10th Degree Data (All) Active Hurricanes, Cyclones and Typhoons - Observed Wind Swath Topographic World Hillshade World Street Map Canvas (Night w/yellow boundaries)
Infectious Disease Description This dashboard uses feature layers containing the most up-to-date COVID-19 cases for the US, Canada. Data sources: WHO, CDC, ECDC, NHC, DXY, 1point3acres, Worldometers.info, BNO, state and national government health departments, and local media reports. Read more in this blog. The China data is automatically updating at least once per hour, and non China data is updating manually. This layer is created and maintained by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at the Johns Hopkins University. This feature layer is supported by Esri Living Atlas team and JHU Data Services. This layer is opened to the public and free to share. Contact Johns Hopkins.
The layers list for this product is as follows:
- Coronavirus COVID-19 Cases - Deaths
- Coronavirus COVID-19 Cases - Cases
- Coronavirus COVID-19 Cases - Cases_country
- COVID-19 Cases US
- Texas County Boundaries
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DCRF Natural Disasters and Weather |
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Description
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This service consist of a live data feed from the National Weather Service containing official weather warnings, watches, and advisory statements for the United States. Weather Description This feature service depicts the National Weather Service (NWS) watches, warnings, and advisories within the United States. Watches and warnings are classified into 43 categories.
Flood Description This feature service depicts the National Weather Service (NWS) watches, warnings, and advisories within the United States. Watches and warnings are classified into 43 categories.
Layers USA Weather Watches and Warnings - Events Ordered by Size and Severity Topographic World Hillshade World Street Map Canvas (Night w/yellow boundaries) Tornado Description This map contains continuously updated U.S. tornado reports, wind storm reports and hail storm reports. You can click on each to receive information about the specific location and read a short description about the issue. Each layer is updated 4 times hourly from data provided by NOAA’s National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center. A full archive of storm events can be accessed from the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Source
This map service is suitable for data discovery and visualization.
Layers USA Storm Reports - NOAA TORNADO Storm Reports (24 hours) USA Storm Reports - NOAA WIND Storm Reports (24 hours) USA Storm Reports - NOAA TORNADO Storm Reports (past week) Topographic World Hillshade World Street Map Canvas (Night w/yellow boundaries) Wildfire Description This layer presents recent wildfire activity for the United States, featuring data from GeoMAC. Wildfire activity is downloaded from the GeoMAC Outgoing Datasets from the USGS. GeoMAC was designed to give fire managers near real-time information based on agency reports and fire perimeter data. GeoMAC is updated daily based upon input from incident intelligence sources, GPS data, and infrared (IR) imagery from fixed wing and satellite platforms. Fire Perimeter is a product of Geospatial Multi-Agency Coordination (GeoMAC). In order to give fire managers near real-time information, fire perimeter data is updated daily based upon input from incident intelligence sources, GPS data, infrared (IR) imagery from fixed wing and satellite platforms. We gather this data from the USGS feed (NIFC large fires, NIFC situation reports, perimeters). These shape files from the feed are parsed using the Aggregated Live Feeds methodology to take the returned information and serve the data through ArcGIS Server as a map service. See more information about GeoMAC. To find out more about the Esri Disaster Response Program, visit https://www.esri.com/services/disaster-response. From GeoMAC: Information presented on this website is a representation of the existing wildfire situation in the continental United States including Alaska. While every effort is made to provide accurate and complete information, proximity of fires to populated areas may not be accurately portrayed. Earthquake Description In addition to displaying earthquakes by magnitude, this service also provide earthquake impact details. Impact is measured by population as well as models for economic and fatality loss. For more details, see: PAGER Alerts. Events are updated as frequently as every 5 minutes and are available up to 30 days with the following exceptions:
The specific layers provided in this service have been Time Enabled and include:
This map is provided for informational purposes and is not monitored 24/7 for accuracy and currency. Always refer to USGS source for official guidance. Layers Recent Earthquakes - Events by Magnitude Recent Earthquakes - Shake Intensity Topographic World Hillshade World Street Map Canvas (Night w/yellow boundaries) Hurricane Description Hurricane tracks and positions provide information on where the storm has been, where it is currently located, and where it is predicted to go. Each storm location is depicted by the sustained wind speed, according to the Saffir-Simpson Scale. It should be noted that the Saffir-Simpson Scale only applies to hurricanes in the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific basins, however all storms are still symbolized using that classification for consistency. Data Source
This map is provided for informational purposes and is not monitored 24/7 for accuracy and currency. Always refer to NOAA or JTWC sources for official guidance. Layers Active Hurricanes, Cyclones and Typhoons - Forecast Position Active Hurricanes, Cyclones and Typhoons - Observed Position Active Hurricanes, Cyclones and Typhoons - Forecast Track Active Hurricanes, Cyclones and Typhoons - Observed Track Active Hurricanes, Cyclones and Typhoons - Forecast Error Cone Active Hurricanes, Cyclones and Typhoons - Watches and Warnings Active Hurricanes, Cyclones and Typhoons - Tropical Storm Force (34kts) Active Hurricanes, Cyclones and Typhoons - Strong Tropical Storm (50kts) Active Hurricanes, Cyclones and Typhoons - Hurricane Force (64kts+) Active Hurricanes, Cyclones and Typhoons - Raw 1/10th Degree Data (All) Active Hurricanes, Cyclones and Typhoons - Observed Wind Swath Topographic World Hillshade World Street Map Canvas (Night w/yellow boundaries) Infectious Disease Description This dashboard uses feature layers containing the most up-to-date COVID-19 cases for the US, Canada. Data sources: WHO, CDC, ECDC, NHC, DXY, 1point3acres, Worldometers.info, BNO, state and national government health departments, and local media reports. Read more in this blog. The China data is automatically updating at least once per hour, and non China data is updating manually. This layer is created and maintained by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at the Johns Hopkins University. This feature layer is supported by Esri Living Atlas team and JHU Data Services. This layer is opened to the public and free to share. Contact Johns Hopkins. The layers list for this product is as follows:
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2020-03-30 |
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This work is licensed under the Esri Master License Agreement. View Summary | View Terms of Use |
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https://climate.esri.ca/datasets/1CD::dcrf-natural-disasters-and-weather |
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Owner
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MMartin_1CD |
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1st Cavalry Division |
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1st Cavalry Division |
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Indigenous Community Permission
Who holds the Indigenous Community Permission. Who to contact regarding access to a dataset that has data about Indigenous communities.
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