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Weather

WeatherRadar Layer

The WeatherRadar layer allows you to display weather data overlayed on the current map. Using the display parameter, you can choose to display either radar or satellite weather data, or you can choose from multiple specialized weather views .

Radar

Setting the display parameter to “radar” will allow you to display radar weather data on your map.

Satellite

Setting the display parameter to “satellite” will allow you to display satellite weather data on your map.

Other Display Options

Other settings for the display parameter include:

ParameterDescriptionExample
satellite-infrared-colorA satellite view with infrared colorSatellite With Color
tropical-cyclones-namesNamed cyclonesTropical Cyclones
stormcellsActive storm cells throughout the U.S.Storm Cells
lightning-strikesCloud-to-ground lightning strikes in the last 5 or 15 (default) minutesLightning Strikes
ftemperaturesForecast temperaturesForecast Temperatures
ftemperatures-maxForecast high temperaturesForecast High Temperatures
ftemperatures-minForecast low temperaturesForecast Low Temperatures
fqsf-accumForecast for snow accumulationSnow Accumulation
fwind-speedsForecast for wind speedsForecast Wind Speeds
wind-speedsCurrent wind speedsCurrent Winds
wind-dirCurrent wind directionWind Direction

(Weather data and images from AERIS Weather .)

Last updated March 25, 2022.