Chief meteorologist Tom Terry and WFTV Channel 9’s team of certified meteorologists have produced the most accurate, local weather technology available with the WFTV Channel 9 Weather App.
This free, 24/7 app is constantly updated with the latest storm and forecast information for the Orlando and Central Florida areas. Plus watch live coverage of Eyewitness News and the WFTV meteorologists in Severe Weather Center 9 right on your mobile device.
By using the app’s built-in interactive radar, you can zoom down to your neighborhood, including Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia counties, or zoom out to check radar anywhere in the country. Location based storm alerts will direct you to the latest severe weather warnings.
The WFTV Weather App focuses on complete Central Florida weather coverage for WFTV viewers and News 96.5 listeners.
Summary of Features:
- There is a new radar in the weather app that matches the radar found on other digital platforms and also includes future radar to provide you with a likely path and outlook of storms. The radar has 250 meter resolution, the highest available.
- New tracks - We added earthquakes and storm tracks as layers in the radar. Now you can track the location and magnitude of earthquakes as well for storms the speed, direction and type. Tap the “storm symbols” icon in the radar to see the list.
- Push alerts are FREE for more than 25 alert types including everything from tornado warnings to winter storm warnings and tropical storm alert types.
- Now you can scroll through the home screen to access most of what you need or want on one tab.
- Place a location pin precisely where you want it for a specific address or any position on a map. When saving a location you can name it exactly how you want it.
- The app works with identical features on tablet and handset.
- Additional items added seasonally
*Data and alerting available for the United States only.
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Summary of user reviews
Positive highlights
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This app hasAccurate and reliable weather forecasts and radar
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This app hasCovers local and regional weather conditions
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This app hasHelpful for planning outdoor activities and monitoring severe weather
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This app hasUser-friendly and easy to navigate
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This app hasDetailed weather information and alerts
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This app hasTrusted by long-time viewers and users
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This app hasProvides real-time weather updates and tracking
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This app hasRadar can sometimes be delayed or inaccurate
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This app hasExcessive ads and commercials can slow down the app
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This app hasHigh data usage compared to other weather apps
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This app hasOccasional technical issues and bugs with the app
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This app hasOutdated or delayed news and weather information at times
I used to love this app and trusted what was provided. Now it’s nothing but advertisement galore. Weather at 23 hours old is not coverage you can count on. Very disappointing but it’s all about the money, not providing weather and news accurately anymore.