8News StormTracker app review: detailed weather forecasting for central Virginia and the rest of the world

Introduction

Perfect for residents of central Virginia and just as suitable for users around the world is this fully featured weather forecasting app which provides live radar map imagery and extensive coverage of local weather conditions across a variety of timeframes and visual formats.

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Rather than opt for the same old interface and layout style as so many developers do within the Weather category of the App Store, 8News StormTracker features a wonderfully unique and stylish design which I think suits its purpose very effectively.

This is a very solid weather app which definitely receives a strong recommendation from me.

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When you first start using 8News StormTracker, it will use your device’s integrated GPS in order to determine your current location so that you can immediately begin receiving weather information for your local area.

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From here, you’ll be presented with the Current section of the app. This shows a detailed breakdown of the present weather conditions, including information such as the temperature, wind speed and direction, humidity, pressure, and much more.

This screen also includes a basic overview of the weather for the next couple of days. You’ll be pleased to know that you can share these quick-capture daily weather forecasts with your friends and family online via Facebook, Twitter, and email.

 

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If you need a little more detail then I would recommend checking out the Hourly section. In here you’ll find a breakdown of the weather for the next 24 hours, as well as an overview of what you can expect over the next seven days.

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I really like the way the interface includes expandable and collapsible widgets as this really makes it very easy to quickly grab exactly the information you need without having to scroll through endless amounts of useless details and clutter.

In addition to all of this, you can also use the SAF-T-Net service to set up push notifications that will alert you of any incoming severe storms and wind shear, as well as tornado probabilities and National Weather Service warnings.

 

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Detailed weather forecasting for central Virginia and the rest of the world
• View weather details for the next seven days in a variety of timeframes
• Live radar map imagery enables you to track the movement of weather fronts
• Receive severe weather notifications via SAF-T-Net
• Share content with others online via Facebook, Twitter, and email

 

Cons

• There is nothing negative to say about this app

 

Final Words

Having reviewed so many of the same old generic weather apps, 8News StormTracker really is a breath of fresh air for me!

The developer has done a great job with the very aesthetic user interface, and the functionality and ease-of-use are second to none. I would definitely suggest you check out this app if you’re looking for some reliable weather reporting.