How do I simulate a coastal storm?

Open this page and use the live Hurricane Model tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.

Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.

Can I use my own numbers?

Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a coastal storm from your own measurements.

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Hurricane Model for a coastal storm

Simulate a coastal storm live in your browser. This runs the real Hurricane Model solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.

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Hurricane Wind ModelLive

pressure drives the wind

Controls

Speed1×

Presets

Central pressure (mbar)

A hurricane is a giant heat engine whose winds are driven by the pressure drop at its center — the deeper the low, the fiercer the winds, roughly as the square root of the pressure deficit. The calm eye sits in the middle, ringed by the eyewall of strongest wind. Central pressure is the single best predictor of a storm's intensity.

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Data Inspector

Pressure deficit63 mbar

Max wind180 km/h

Max wind (mph)112 mph

Saffir-SimpsonCategory 3

Governing equation

v_{m a x} = 6.3 p_{e n v} - p_{c} = 6.3 1013 - 950 = 50.0 m/s

Reading this result: This is a major hurricane: the deep central low is driving eyewall winds strong enough to cause devastating damage well inland.

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About this simulation

The full Hurricane Model tool models a coastal storm with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I simulate a coastal storm?: Open this page and use the live Hurricane Model tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
Is it free?: Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
Can I use my own numbers?: Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a coastal storm from your own measurements.