When tropical storms and hurricanes are in the region, it's nice to have the forecasts and satellite images present on the desktop. Click on the miniature images for a large view (static or loops, many choices). Minimal desktop use when no storms threaten.
I rewrote NOAA Hurricane 2006 to improve the interface, decrease the desktop size, and improve the responsiveness (thanks for your suggestions).
You can set the Region (Atlantic &/or Pacific), preferred images, size, color, update freq
…uency, initial views, & more via preferences.
If you live in the hurricane belt like I do, the info is a must have. More