Follow Hurricane Harvey’s Path With These Essential Storm Tracking Apps

If you're in Hurricane Harvey's path along the Gulf Coast in Texas, keeping tabs on this imminent atmospheric leviathan is essential. The storm — estimated to be the strongest to smack into the United States in more than a decade — was a category 3 whopper late Friday afternoon before it was expected to make landfall late Friday night or early Saturday morning.

Here's a rundown of the best hurricane tracking apps for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets.