What the heck is ForecastMaven?

ForecastMaven (formerly HurricaneHive) uses the best government data available, community input and AI to provide the public with clear, accurate, hype-free information about the risks from developing tropical storms and other extreme weather events to their lives, businesses and property.

Why can't I just rely on my weather apps or the news?

Consumer weather apps do a great job of telling you what the weather will be like today and tomorrow. With the right settings, you'll be alerted to any imminent threat. You should go check those settings now. What they do not provide is a clear assessment of the risks of significant or even just disruptive events taking shape 3-7 days out. Broadcast meteorologists can do a great job at this, but linear TV is dying! And social media is a hype-driven cesspool of clickbait and misinformation.

Can I rely on ForecastMaven for emergency guidance?

Absolutely not! Our primary focus is on the medium range, outside of normal watch and warning windows that only extend 72 hours. ForecastMaven will continue to provide guidance inside of 72 hours, but you should always rely on official guidance from the National Weather Service and local emergency management.

So where does ForecastMaven information come from?

Primarily the incredibly talented employees at NOAA (the National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service offices).

And… the site was built to also give independent forecasters a platform to create and share their own forecasts, and the tools to continuously improve through objective accuracy assessments.

So is that the "Hive?"

Yes! We believe that sourcing additional analysis and elevating the most accurate forecasts can help provide the most insightful and comprehensive outlooks for users who want a better understanding of what could happen as well as what is most likely to happen.

So how do you do this?

ForecastMaven is continuously ingesting public domain NOAA data and forecasts, along with select computer model forecasts (hopefully more soon).

You said "synthesize." Does that mean…?

Yes, ForecastMaven uses AI to provide crisp text summaries and analysis that highlight risks to specific geographical locations. Our current partner is Anthropic (Claude). Caveats apply: it can sometimes make errors, but will always be presented alongside official forecasts as a supplement.

So is this site useful only if I am interested in tropical activity?

No! Your personalized My Forecast section is assessing all local threats, even snow as winter approaches!

Will it remain free forever?

Not if we get traction and grow! We'd rather charge a nominal subscription than participate in the surveillance ad tracking economy and have a terrible user experience.

How can I participate or provide feedback?

Let us know. Send a note to jeff@meteohive.com