# Instant NOAA Storm Lite

> Real-time NOAA storm and radar weather alerts with 3D visualization. (iPhone/iPad app by Jufen Chang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-noaa-storm-lite/id1088288127 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jufen Chang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075589996)
- Category: Weather
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-03-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-noaa-storm-lite/id1088288127/reviews.md

## What is Instant NOAA Storm Lite?

This is a free version with limited features and alerts. For full features and TVOS App, please look for the Pro version. 

The Next Generation of NOAA Storms and NOAA Radar app is here (This app is part of the Universal Purchase. With one purchase, you will be able to know the NOAA Storms information on your iOS, Watch OS and Apple TV devices.). 

NOAA Storms provide reports for the following critical events:
- Tornado
- Wind
- Strong wind
- Hail
- Large Hail

iOS App Quick Started:
> US Storms are listed on the map. Zoom in/out and select any city to see the Storm information. Storms information will be refreshed every 10 minutes to provide you the up-to-date information.

> Giving the fact there can be no storm in any given day, click on the "Test" button to load the built in data (based upon Feb 24, 2016 Storm Prediction activities) so that you can try out the functionalities.

> US NOAA Radar images will be loaded when the app is launched and will be refreshed every 10 minutes. And you are ready to see the latest real time radar images on the map. Zoom in and out to see the whether across multiple states. Click on the "Radar" button to enable/disable radar images.  Slide the slider to change the transparency of radar images.

> To see the Storm in 3D View and view the information, follow the steps below:
1. Select "Flyover" on the top to enable 3D View and you should be able to see the storms in 3D View.
2. You can use two-fingers gesture to change viewing angles: zoom in/out, rotate, swipe up/down for 3D View
4. Click on any storm to see the information

Watch App Quick Started:
> Launch the Watch App and the app will communicate with the iOS App to get the nearest storm information and also notify the iOS App to select the storm and view the information. Click on the "Nearest" button if you would like to search the nearest storm again.

Introduction:
This app is the Next Generation of NOAA Storms and NOAA Radar app by integrating the following technologies and data together:
- The latest Apple MapKit features such as Traffic, Buildings, POI and 3D Model
- Apple Watch Integration with iPhone.
- Apple TV integration (Universal Purchase: one purchase to get the app on iOS, Apple Watch and Apple TV)
- Storms including Tornado, Hail and Wind.
- Real Time NOAA Radar
- Databases with built in information.

This app provides the following features:
- The first app to integrate both Storms and the latest national Radar images together.
- The first app to provide Storm and Radar images in 3D view.
- One click Storm selection by selecting the right sidebar and click on a storm location.
- One click feature switch by selecting the left sidebar and click on a feature
- One click theme switch by selecting the left sidebar and click on a theme.
- This app provides the Apple Watch Integration
- This app will provide Apple TV integration.

## Key features

- Real-time NOAA storm reports
- Live NOAA radar imagery
- 3D storm visualization
- Apple Watch integration
- Tornado, wind, and hail alerts
- Radar image transparency slider

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-noaa-storm-lite/id1088288127/reviews.md

### 2/5 — No radar button on ipad with Face ID

*2019-10-09*

I get the flyover part on storm reports, but I simply don’t see radar overlay button to even see radar per app instructions.

Just storm reports (2 at the time of this post in Texas) and no ability to put radar on any of the maps normal, hybrid, satellite or flyover.  I am able to tap the storm report and it invokes flyover view.

Am I to see radar in 3D?  Description isn’t clear and I didn’t want to buy full version if free version doesn’t work.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback. We had updated the app and it will allow you to review history storm information. For the 3D view, you will need to zoom into an area (mostly a city) under fly over. Please send me an email at support@creativemobileapps.onmicrosoft.com if you have any question.

## Frequently asked questions about Instant NOAA Storm Lite

### What types of storms does Instant NOAA Storm Lite report on?

Instant NOAA Storm Lite provides reports for critical weather events including Tornado, Wind, Strong Wind, Hail, and Large Hail.

### How often is the storm and radar data updated?

Storm information is refreshed every 10 minutes to provide up-to-date details. NOAA radar images are also loaded and refreshed every 10 minutes.

### Can I see storms in 3D with Instant NOAA Storm Lite?

Yes, you can enable a 3D 'Flyover' view to see storms in three dimensions. You can use two-finger gestures to zoom, rotate, and adjust the viewing angle.

### Does Instant NOAA Storm Lite work on Apple Watch?

Yes, the app offers Apple Watch integration. The Watch App can communicate with the iOS app to get nearest storm information and notify the iOS app to select and view storm details.

### What devices are supported by Instant NOAA Storm Lite?

Instant NOAA Storm Lite is supported on Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is part of a Universal Purchase, allowing access across these devices.

### How can I test the app's functionalities if there are no current storms?

If there are no active storms, you can click the 'Test' button to load built-in data based on past storm prediction activities from February 24, 2016, to try out the app's features.

### Is Instant NOAA Storm Lite suitable for all ages?

Instant NOAA Storm Lite has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users with adult supervision. The app focuses on weather data and visualization.

### When was Instant NOAA Storm Lite last updated?

The latest version of Instant NOAA Storm Lite, version 20.62, was last updated on July 5, 2020.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 20.62 — 2020-07-05

- Feature:
  - Dark mode support
  - Support history storms information. Click on the date label to switch to a different date.
  - Right side menu provides the event categories and the number of events for each category. Select a category to see the events on the map.
  - Update the user interface and improve usability.

### 20.60 — 2020-05-01

Full screen, clustering features and bug fixes.

### 20.21 — 2020-04-12

Fix the upgrade link.

### 20.20 — 2020-04-12

Redesign app for iPhone and iPad.

### 2.21 — 2016-03-22

Bug fixes and enable the detail feature.

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