OBX Hurricane Tracker is a focused weather app for monitoring hurricanes, tropical storms, and severe coastal weather impacting the Outer Banks (OBX) and nearby coastal areas. Core features include real-time storm tracking with high-resolution radar and satellite overlays, customizable push alerts and forecast models, and practical preparedness tools such as evacuation zone info and checklists. The app integrates official NOAA and NHC data for reliable forecasts, offers fast local notifications, and is designed for residents, coastal travelers, boaters, and emergency planners who need timely, location-specific storm information. Keywords: hurricane tracker, storm tracker, weather alerts, NOAA radar, tropical storm forecasts.
1. Download and install OBX Hurricane Tracker from your app store and grant location permissions to receive local updates. 2. Create an account or continue as a guest, then enable push notifications to get real-time storm alerts and warnings. 3. Open the live map to view current storm position, radar and satellite overlays, wind and surge forecasts, and toggle layers for radar, model tracks, and watches/warnings. 4. Set custom alerts for your location, add evacuation zone and emergency contacts, and use the preparedness checklist and local resources to plan and stay safe. 5. Use offline map mode and share alerts or forecast snapshots with family and responders when connectivity is limited.