Fortnite Forecast Towers explained: How to find & use them

Franco Diaz
Forecast Towers in Fortnite

Chapter 5 Season 2 finally arrived in Fortnite, and Forecast Towers are still an important element in the battle royale. Here is how to find and use Forecast Towers in Fortnite.

Chapter 5 Season 2 arrived in Fortnite to bring new POIs to the island, weapons, a packed Battle Pass, new features, and much more. With new elements that refresh the experience, other features remained from previous seasons, including the Forecast Towers.

These towers provide you with a significant advantage during a match, so many players are wondering where to find them and how to use them.

Here’s to find and use Forecast Towers in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2.

What are Forecast Towers in Fortnite?

Forecast Towers in Fortnite are structures that let you know where the next Storm Circle is going to be, but they’re guarded by some heavily armed NPCs. If you and your squad manage to defeat them, you’ll earn a keycard that allows you to gather information using the tower’s scanner.

Fortnite Forecast Tower's Scan
Scan the keycard at the base of the Forecast Tower to obtain the Storm forecast.

By securing Forecast Towers, you’ll gain a significant advantage over other players, as knowing the direction of the storm allows you to better position yourself for a Victory Royale.

Where to find Forecast Towers in Fortnite

Forecast Towers in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 can be found at five different locations around the map, but not all of them are active on every match. You need to wait until the second Storm Circle starts to be able to locate them, as they’ll appear with an indicator on your screen and map.

Here are all five locations where Forecast Towers can spawn in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2, courtesy of Fortnite.GG:

Forecast towers locations in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2
Not all Forecast Towers spawn on every Fortnite match.
  • Northwest of Reckless Railways.
  • South of Reckless Railways.
  • Southwest of Restored Reels.
  • South of Pleasant Piazza.
  • East of Fencing Fields.

If you have any trouble spotting Forecast Towers before they appear on your map, we recommend you reach a high point and search for them on the horizon. You can also try doing this when you jump from the battle bus. Since they are tall structures, you can see them flashing red or green from a distance.

That’s all you need to know about Forecast Towers in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2. For more Fortnite content, check out our other related guides:

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About The Author

Franco is a CharlieIntel Writer who plays lots of FPS and sports games. After graduating in Sports Journalism in Argentina, Franco freelanced in esports journalism covering main tournaments of CS:GO, VALORANT and League of Legends. Franco joined CharlieIntel in June 2023 and you can contact him at [email protected].