NHC MCP Server

MCP server providing AI assistants with access to National Hurricane Center (NHC) storm tracks, advisories, and best track data.

Status: Ready

Tools

Data Sources

• CurrentStorms.json — Real-time active storm information from NHC
• ATCF B-deck — Current-season best track data (Automated Tropical Cyclone Forecasting)
• HURDAT2 — Atlantic (1851–2024) and East Pacific (1949–2024) hurricane database
• NHC ArcGIS MapServer — Forecast tracks, cones, and watch/warning polygons

Quick Start

git clone https://github.com/oceanmodeling/ocean-mcp.git
cd ocean-mcp/servers/nhc-mcp
uv sync

Configure your MCP client

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nhc": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": ["run", "--directory", "/path/to/ocean-mcp/servers/nhc-mcp", "python", "-m", "nhc_mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Example Queries

• "Are there any active tropical cyclones right now?"
• "Show me Hurricane Katrina's track"
• "Search for Category 5 hurricanes in the Atlantic since 2000"
• "What is the forecast track for the active storm AL052024?"
• "Find all storms named Maria"

Running Tests

# Unit tests (fast, no network)
uv run pytest tests/test_utils.py tests/test_client.py -v

# Live integration tests (requires internet)
uv run pytest tests/test_live.py -v -s

License

MIT