It's hurricane season, and many of us - both locals and visitors of the coasts - will be keeping a close eye on the tropics. The Weather & Radar app holds many tools to help you stay ahead of the forecast.

Need to see where a hurricane is? We've got a map for that! The WeatherRadar is our top tool for monitoring the tropics. Showing a global view of both land and sea, you can watch a cluster of storms rolling off the northwest coast of Africa eventually become a full-fledged major hurricane, all in the same tool.

The WeatherRadar shows precipitation, lightning, clouds, temperatures and sky cover globally.

The WindRadar allows you to view the gusty winds produced by hurricanes. The infamous eye of the storm often shows up perfectly on this map, too, indicating light to no wind in its center.

Notice the difference in colors on this map. The cooler colors, green and light yellow, indicate weaker gusts while the warmer tones of orange, red and magenta highlight the strongest.

Having easily accessible updates sent to you so you can be informed can bring a little peace of mind in a stressful situation. Get alerts sent to your device when tropical weather is heading your way.

Every weekday, we publish an expert forecast with an up-to-date tropical overview. You can monitor any developments as you sip your coffee starting at 5 a.m. ET to see what Weather & Radar meteorologists are keeping an eye on. Read the latest briefing now!