Tropical cyclone best tracks
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noaa:hurdat2 · Released · Included since usdata 0.12.
HURDAT2 Atlantic and Pacific Best Tracks.
At a glance
- Files: HURDAT2 fixed-format text
- Selection: The newest revision of one whole basin file; filter track points locally
- Required inputs: Optional basin (atlantic or pacific); no dates or geographic filters
- Open locally:
usdata[pandas]· Reader guide - Examples: hurdat2
Parameters
Pass these as --param name=value to the CLI, as params: entries in a manifest, or as keyword arguments to build_query.
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
basin |
Best-track basin: 'atlantic' (default) or 'pacific'. |
Usage and limitations
Catalog reference
- Availability: since 0.12
- Domain: Tropical cyclones
- Catalog date range: 1851-01-01 to open-ended
- Coverage varies by station, product, and date; the range above does not guarantee observations.
- Upstream documentation
- License: US Government Work (public domain)
- Transport:
http - Adapter:
usdata.providers.noaa.hurdat2:Hurdat2