Overview
The GOES API uses REST endpoints with JSON responses. Each endpoint is:- Location-aware: latitude/longitude in every request
- Real-time: continuously updated location risks for time-sensitive decisions
- Developer-friendly: predictable query parameters and standard HTTP status codes
- Mobile-ready: lightweight responses designed for low-latency cell networks
Location Based Health Risks
Our API monitors a comprehensive set of outdoor health risks across multiple categories:Weather & Climate
Sunburn
Heat Illness
Hypothermia
Frostbite
Lightning
Terrain & Air Quality
High Altitude Illness
Breathing Problems
Flora Hazards
Poison Ivy
Poison Oak
Poison Sumac
Wildlife & Insects
Bears
Venomous Snakes
Mosquitoes
Ticks
National Alerts
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Red Flag Warning
Winter Storm Warning
Flash Flood Warning
Air Quality Alert
Tornado Warning
+104 more alert types…
API Endpoints
Our API provides six core endpoints to access outdoor risk intelligence:Environmental Risks
Use when only environment risks (e.g. Heat Illness, Breathing Problems) and tips are needed.
GET /environmentalView endpoint →Wildlife Risks
Use when only wildlife risks (e.g. Bears, Venomous Snakes) and tips are needed.
GET /wildlifeView endpoint →Plant Risks
Use when only plant risks (e.g. Poison Ivy, Poison Oak) and tips are needed.
GET /plantsView endpoint →Overview & Summary
Use for a complete understanding of risks and recommendations. Includes all previous endpoint data and more.
GET /overviewView endpoint →Environmental Forecast
Use for 48-hour and 8-day environmental risk forecasts to plan ahead.
GET /environmental/forecastView endpoint →Overview Forecast
Use for comprehensive extended forecasts with all risks, alerts, and AI-generated insights.
GET /overview/forecastView endpoint →Authentication
All API requests require an API key in the Authorization header:Rate Limits
- 600 requests per minute by default
- Contact us for higher volume needs