An interactive weather visualization platform that integrates multiple numerical weather prediction (NWP) models to provide real-time weather forecasts and environmental information for operational planning and situational awareness.
Windy
Link To DSS: https://www.windy.com/
Developer: Windyty SE
Stage Of Maturity: Mature
- Coverage: Global
- Climate Timescales Covered: Real-time / Near Real-time Monitoring, Short-range (Weather: 0–10 days)
Strengths
- Intuitive and highly interactive interface
- Integrates multiple forecast models within one platform
- Excellent visualization of atmospheric variables
- Supports rapid comparison between forecast models
- Freely accessible to a broad user community
Weaknesses
- Primarily a visualization platform rather than a decision support system
- Forecast quality depends on the underlying numerical models
- Limited sector-specific advisories or impact-based products
- Some advanced features require a premium subscription
Synergies
- Visualizes forecast products from models including ECMWF and ICON.
- Complements operational forecasting platforms such as INSTANT.
- Supports interpretation of forecasts used by SMART, SATARK, and FloCAST.
- Can be used alongside FOCUS for communicating forecast information.