FD Viewer
Read NWS Forecast Discussions
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Access and read detailed text weather products from the National Weather Service. This app reformats Area Forecast Discussions into a user-friendly interface, allowing easy navigation through sections and offices.
What's New in FD Viewer
1.1.1
March 27, 2024
Changes have been made to parsing by topic lines. In short, Topics need to conform to the NWS spec of .TOPIC NAME... with at least one dot up front. Some offices are not consistently applying this and it is impossible to sort out a topic 100% accurately without it being conformant. "New" topic updates are still being stripped but I'm noting them in order to indicate updated sections in some other obvious way.
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What is FD Viewer?
FD Viewer is an application that reformats Area Forecast Discussions (AFDs), a text weather product from the National Weather Service, into a user-friendly format for easy reading on iOS devices.
Does FD Viewer have ads?
No, FD Viewer is ad-free. The app was released on March 5, 2024, and has not indicated any plans for advertisements.
How much does FD Viewer cost?
FD Viewer is completely free to download and use. It was released with a 'Free' price tag and has not introduced any in-app purchases.
What devices support FD Viewer?
FD Viewer is available for iPhone and iPad. It was last updated on March 27, 2024, with version 1.1.1.
How often is FD Viewer updated?
FD Viewer was last updated on March 27, 2024, to version 1.1.1. This indicates a relatively active development cycle for the application.
What is the age rating for FD Viewer?
FD Viewer has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for most users, including children, with no mature content concerns.
Where does FD Viewer get its weather data?
All forecast information displayed in FD Viewer is sourced directly from the National Weather Service (NWS). The app merely reformats this publicly available web-based information.
What are the future plans for FD Viewer?
The developer plans to add in-app glossary popups to explain arcane acronyms and phrases found in the forecast text. This feature is currently TBD (To Be Determined).
