NBC4 Weather app review: a full-featured weather app for the people of Washington DC

Introduction

Presented by NBC Washington, NBC4 Weather is a comprehensive-coverage weather app available for the iPhone and iPad for users in the Washington DC area.

Carry with you in the palm of your hand all kinds of weather information such as real-time forecasts, interactive maps, severe weather alerts, stories, and much more. Whether you are planning a star-gazing event in the evening or you simply want to decide what to wear the next morning, this app will help you eliminate the guesswork and figure out these logistics.

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Interactive Map

From the main interface to the accuracy of the information presented, NBC4 Weather has certainly delivered what it promises. The developers, NBC Universal, Inc., have realized that this is simply a weather app at the end of the day and have made sure that they stick to what they know and work on improving the user experience rather than adding way too many useless features.

Have you heard of NOWrad? It is a type of radar which is renowned for its superior ability to predict the weather. NBC4 Weather gets its information from this radar, ensuring accuracy and preciseness.

NBC4 Weather has a very nice-looking interactive map which is super responsive to touch. It has also been operating on any kind of internet connection, be it 3G or WiFi. It is also optimized for iOS 7 and can be viewed in portrait as well as landscape mode to give you an optimal look the Washington DC area.

 

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High-End GPS Tracking & Warning Systems

Weather alerts are color-coded to display the different levels of intensity. You will also receive push notifications for very severe weather activity that may require some action. You can warn your friends and family quickly by sending them weather videos, photos, or the severe weather notification alert to help them evacuate the area if necessary.

NBC4 Weather also features an awesome in-built GPS, which will quickly zero in on your current location and be you weather-displaying companion no matter where you go. Alternatively, you can save certain locations into Favorites to help you view the current weather in those areas.

The app also includes an in-depth look at the forecasts straight from Washington's favorite: the NBC4 Storm Team! Video and News updates are provided by them and updated periodically on this weather app.

 

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Pros & Cons

Pros

• Highly responsive interactive map optimized for 3G and WiFi performance
• Detailed forecasts from NBC4’s Storm Team
• Utilizes NOWrad, the gold standard for radars in the weather industry
• Color-coded weather alerts arranged by severity

 

Cons

• There is nothing negative to say about this app

 

Final Words

NBC4 Weather is a must-have for residents of the Washington DC area. This app will help you stay up-to-date on the weather conditions of your area from your iPhone or iPad on the go.