NOAA Weather Alerts app review: stay ahead of severe weather

Introduction

If you should happen to live in a region that is particularly susceptible to severe weather conditions then you will definitely want to keep NOAA Weather Alerts - Severe Weather Push Notifications & Warnings handy on your iPhone and iPad at all times.

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I think that this is a very good idea for an app, and one that has been executed with a great deal of expertise and all-round professionalism on the part of the developer. NOAA Weather Alerts is a must for any of you who are subject to frequent storms, blizzards, and the like.

Weather Alerts and More

Far from being a simple delivery system for severe weather notifications, this weather app provides detailed weather forecasting as well as weather maps which come complete with detailed overlays for even more information.

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You can also set up and store multiple locations within this app, which is perfect for keeping a close eye on your more vulnerable loved ones who live out of town.

 

No False Alerts

NOAA Weather Alerts - Severe Weather Push Notifications & Warnings delivers Push notifications for NWS alerts within anything from 3 to 100 minutes from your current location, based on the radius you specify.

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Furthermore, the developer assures us that “The system will not miss an alert issued by the NWS, will not deliver a false alert, and will not deliver duplicate alerts.” This is very reassuring and I have a lot of confidence in the overall reliability of this app.

 

Pros & Cons

Pros

• View the current weather conditions in striking detail
• Access weather maps complete with detailed overlays
• Save multiple locations within the app for quick and easy future reference
• Receive a Push notification for NWS alerts within anything from 3 to 100 minutes from your current location
• Receive NWS alerts for impending severe weather conditions
• The developer assures us that “The system will not miss an alert issued by the NWS, will not deliver a false alert, and will not deliver duplicate alerts.”
• Alerts marked as "Severe" or "Urgent" by the NWS are prioritized by the system for faster delivery
• The app will make a siren sound when there is a Tornado Warning nearby
• Automatically reconfigures to your new location as you travel

Cons         

• There is nothing negative to say about this app

 

Final Words

Sometimes storms, floods, tornadoes, and so on hit with frightening rapidity, so NOAA Weather Alerts - Severe Weather Push Notifications & Warnings is a great addition to your iPhone and iPad to ensure you and your family remain well ahead of the weather.