This page provides detailed attribution for data referenced in the Terms of Service.
WEATHERTrackCAST displays weather data from multiple official and third-party sources. Attribution is provided below in accordance with applicable data usage policies.
1. Forecast, Alerts, and Observational Data
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National Weather Service (NWS)
Forecasts, alerts, observations, and grid-based data -
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Environmental data, radar, and satellite imagery -
Storm Prediction Center (SPC)
Severe weather outlooks, mesoscale discussions, and watch products -
Weather Prediction Center (WPC)
Precipitation forecasts, excessive rainfall outlooks, and winter weather guidance -
National Hurricane Center (NHC)
Tropical weather outlooks, advisories, and storm tracking data -
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Airport status, delays, and aviation system data -
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
Earthquake data and geophysical information
2. APIs and Data Services
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NWS API (api.weather.gov)
Official forecast, alert, and metadata services -
NOAA / NCEP Data Services
Model data, environmental datasets, and geospatial services -
U.S. Drought Monitor
Drought classification and monitoring data (droughtmonitor.unl.edu)
3. Mapping and Radar Services
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NWS / NOAA WMS Services
Weather radar, warnings, and map overlay layers -
NOAA / NCEP OpenGeo Services
Geospatial map layers and environmental overlays -
Iowa State Mesonet
Radar composites and supporting data services -
Esri Basemaps
Map tile services and geographic basemaps
4. Usage Notice
All data is provided by its respective sources and may be subject to their individual terms of use. WEATHERTrackCAST does not claim ownership of external datasets and redisplays publicly available information from third-party sources.
Data may be delayed, incomplete, or subject to change without notice. Users should always consult official government sources for critical decision-making.
Some services are accessed via public APIs and mapping services and are subject to usage limits, availability, and external service policies.
5. No Official Affiliation
WEATHERTrackCAST is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to NOAA, the National Weather Service, or any other government agency.
6. Disclaimer Reminder
This site is not an official weather authority. For official warnings and forecasts, please refer to the National Weather Service.