# Dakota News Now Weather

> Comprehensive weather app for South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota with alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Gray Television Group, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dakota-news-now-weather/id419618219 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gray Television Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/416888140)
- Category: Weather
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.54/5 from 4,038 App Store ratings · 73 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 239 MB
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Released: 2011-02-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dakota-news-now-weather/id419618219/reviews.md

## What is Dakota News Now Weather?

Dakota News Now Weather is a full-featured iOS weather app that makes getting the latest South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota weather easy no matter where you live. With a touch of the screen you can check current conditions, Titan Live Doppler, the Hour by Hour Planner and 7 Day Forecast, and get instant severe weather alerts here at home or anywhere in the USA. 

Whether you're planning your day or tracking severe storms, the most trusted weather team in the area will keep you in-the-know while you're on-the-go.

Features: 

   • Access to station content specifically for our mobile users
   • 250 meter radar, the highest resolution available
   • Future radar to see where severe weather is headed
   • High resolution satellite cloud imagery
   • Current weather updated multiple times per hour
   • Daily and Hourly forecasts updated hourly from our computer models
   • Ability to add and save your favorite locations
   • A fully integrated GPS for current location awareness
   • Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service
   • Opt-in push alerts to keep you safe in severe weather

## Key features

- Titan Live Doppler radar
- Hour by Hour Planner
- 7 Day Forecast
- Severe weather alerts
- High resolution satellite imagery
- Save favorite locations
- GPS for current location

## What do users think of Dakota News Now Weather?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Accurate and nice weather app
- 🚀 Great for viewing radar images
- 👍 Recommended by others

**Cons**

- 🐛 Radar not working correctly
- 🐛 Radar animation stops halfway
- 🐛 Radar no longer shows past or combination past and future
- 🐛 Radar only works during first use
- 🐛 Radar image issues
- 🐛 Weird alerts that are not useful
- 🔊 Low volume/audio issues
- 🔍 Difficult to read text due to color scheme changes
- 🐛 App not working/available in certain locations

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Radar not working
- Radar animation stops halfway
- Radar no longer shows past or combination past and future
- Radar only works during first use
- Radar image issues
- Weird alerts that are not useful
- Low volume/audio issues
- Difficult to read text due to color scheme changes
- App not working/available in certain locations

**Most requested features**

- Add search bar to find weather for other locations
- Allow adding locations to a list
- Provide both video and text options for weather updates

## Recent user reviews (10 of 73)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dakota-news-now-weather/id419618219/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Lightning alerts.

*2026-06-24, version 6.2.512*

The only thing missing on this app is in the notifications section is lightning alerts. Lightning alerts are critical for weather alerts.

### 5/5 — Trusted local weather

*2026-04-26, version 6.1.601*

I trust Dakota News Weather to keep me informed on the current and upcoming weather!

### 5/5 — Great weather app

*2026-03-21, version 6.1.601*

Easy to navigate, like the graphics and videos

### 2/5 — Station alerts

*2026-02-12, version 6.1.302*

Station alerts used to be just for new watchs/warnings etc.  now they are for every stinking little thing.  For example, the one today was for don’t get used to the warmer weather.  That is not something I need to be alerted for.  Please fix!

### 3/5 — New weather map

*2026-01-17, version 6.1.302*

Not a fan of the new weather map. I like being able to see the alerts and the radar overlaid, not having to select them separately. Also, radar moves to fast with no pause at the current picture before starting over, makes it hard to see what’s happening now in the loop. I’m a retired airline pilot, and I used this app around the world for many years to get a radar picture at my current location, now I don’t like it. Please go back if possible.

### 1/5 — Radar not working

*2025-10-25, version 5.17.801*

This was always my favorite app until recently. The radar is not working correctly anymore. It no longer has past or the combination past and future. The latest update didn’t fix this again.

### 4/5 — Weird alerts

*2025-10-14, version 5.17.706*

I like the app most of the time. It is helpful and easy to use, but wondering about the alerts today. Why do you need to interrupt my day as an alert to tell me it’s raining and that the days are getting shorter? That’s not an alert.

### 2/5 — Radar

*2025-06-25, version 5.17.511*

Radar animation stops halfway through the 24-hour run. Deleted and reinstalled. Didn’t work.

### 5/5 — They are amazing

*2024-08-10, version 5.15.411*

I have never seen such a good weather app that is so accurate and nice. 👍🏼

### 2/5 — Volume

*2024-07-04, version 5.15.404*

Turn it up.  Max on my phone and Bluetooth can barely hear

## Frequently asked questions about Dakota News Now Weather

### What does the Dakota News Now Weather app do?

This app provides comprehensive weather information for South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota. It offers current conditions, high-resolution Doppler radar, hourly and 7-day forecasts, and instant severe weather alerts. You can also access station-specific content and save your favorite locations.

### What are the key features of this weather app?

Key features include Titan Live Doppler radar with 250-meter resolution, future radar, high-resolution satellite imagery, current weather updates multiple times per hour, daily and hourly forecasts, the ability to save favorite locations, integrated GPS for current location awareness, and severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service.

### Is the Dakota News Now Weather app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements, which are displayed within the application.

### What devices is this weather app compatible with?

The application is designed for iOS devices. Specific iOS version compatibility would typically be found on the app's store page.

### How does this app help me stay informed about weather?

The app keeps you informed by providing real-time weather data, including current conditions and forecasts updated hourly. Its severe weather alert system, including opt-in push notifications, ensures you are notified of dangerous weather events promptly, whether you are at home or traveling.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.2.512 — 2026-05-29

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.1.601 — 2026-03-05

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.1.302 — 2026-01-07

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 5.17.801 — 2025-10-23

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 5.17.706 — 2025-07-23

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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