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Add an external layer

The External Layers section of the Map Settings screen displays details about the external layers that appear on the live map.
The following types of external layers can be added: Feature, Image, and KML.
External layers update automatically on the live map when data from the source feed are updated.
Data for external layers are obtained from the layer source.
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 does not modify or verify the accuracy of this data. If there is no source data for a selected external layer, no data appears on the live map. Go to the data source to verify that the feed has data.
You can add up to 30 external layers.
  1. In the navigation bar, click The Settings icon.
  2. In the
    Basic
     section, click
    Map Settings
    .
  3. On the
    Map Settings
     screen, in the
    External Layers
     section, click
    Add External Layer
    .
  4. On the
    Add External Layer
     dialog, in the
    URL
     field, enter a URL for the external layer. The read-only Layer Type field is populated automatically.
  5. In the
    Name
     field, enter a name for the external layer. The name must be unique.
  6. Click
    Add
    . You are returned to the Map Settings screen.
  7. Optionally, click and drag The Drag icon to change the order of the external layers. This order determines the display order of the external layers on the External Layers panel on the live map.
  8. Optionally, click The remove icon to remove an external layer.
  9. Click
    Save
    .
The following external layers are available out of the box:
External layer name
URL
Floods – NDFD Rainfall Total Forecast
Floods – Live Stream Gauges
Floods – USA Flood Hazard Area
Hurricanes - Forecast Position
Hurricanes – Observed Position
Hurricanes – Forecast Track
Hurricanes – Observed Track
Hurricanes – Forecast Error Cone
Hurricanes – Watches and Warnings
Hurricanes – Hurricane Force