\nThe National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Center Tropical Weather Web Service<\/b> is a web service that contains the tropical cyclone data for possible storms throughout the United States and its territories. Specific storms can be identified on this summary service by the storm\u2019s wallet. Wallet information is found in the \"idp_source\" with a field alias GIS Source attribute field of the data as the leading three characters.
\nThis web service visually displays potential impact of tropical cyclones on coastal communities. The provided wind, probability of flooding, surge inundation layers, watch warnings and tidal masks offers critical information for emergency preparedness and response efforts. This includes helping residents, emergency managers, and policymakers understand the potential severity of coastal flooding and take appropriate precautions. This web service covers a wide range of coastal areas prone to tropical cyclones, ensuring that stakeholders across different regions have access to essential tropical storm information. This comprehensive coverage enhances the service's utility and relevance for a diverse audience.
\nHowever, understanding the full extent of risk requires a comprehensive view of the affected areas. Therefore, it's highly recommended to complement the National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Center Tropical Weather Web Service is complimented with the use of additional resources including NHC Peak Storm Surge Web Service that provide information about major roads, railways, landmarks, and areas likely to be flooded. Incorporating data on past flood levels can further enrich the analysis and aid in predicting future impacts.