# Instant NOAA Storm Pro

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

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-noaa-storm-pro/id1088173531 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jufen Chang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075589996)
- Category: Weather
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-03-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-noaa-storm-pro/id1088173531/reviews.md

## What is Instant NOAA Storm Pro?

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
- NOAA radar images
- 3D storm and radar view
- Apple Watch integration
- Apple TV integration
- Storm event notifications

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-noaa-storm-pro/id1088173531/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Was Good   Not any longer

*2023-09-08*

3,000 miles off course. Can’t obtain my location or even my state

### 1/5 — Useless in Canada

*2019-11-23*

I bought the upgrade and is not working in Canada so Mr Owner of the app stole my money

## Frequently asked questions about Instant NOAA Storm Pro

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

Instant NOAA Storm Pro provides reports for critical weather events including Tornadoes, Wind, Strong Wind, Hail, and Large Hail. The app refreshes storm information every 10 minutes.

### How often is the radar data updated in Instant NOAA Storm Pro?

US NOAA Radar images are loaded when the app is launched and are refreshed every 10 minutes. This ensures you are viewing the latest real-time radar images on the map.

### Can I view storm data in 3D with Instant NOAA Storm Pro?

Yes, Instant NOAA Storm Pro offers a 3D View for storms. You can enable this feature and use gestures to zoom, rotate, and change viewing angles for a more immersive experience.

### Does Instant NOAA Storm Pro work on Apple Watch and Apple TV?

Yes, Instant NOAA Storm Pro is part of a Universal Purchase, allowing you to use it on your iPhone, Apple Watch, and Apple TV devices. The Watch app can retrieve nearest storm information.

### What is the price of Instant NOAA Storm Pro?

Instant NOAA Storm Pro is a paid application priced at $1.99. This one-time purchase grants access to the app across multiple Apple devices.

### How can I test the features of Instant NOAA Storm Pro if there are no current storms?

If there are no active storms, you can click the "Test" button in Instant NOAA Storm Pro. This loads built-in data from Feb 24, 2016, storm prediction activities to let you try out the app's functionalities.

### What is the update frequency for Instant NOAA Storm Pro?

The app's latest version is 23.67, and it was last updated on July 25, 2023. This indicates a relatively active development cycle for the application.

### What is the user sentiment and rating for Instant NOAA Storm Pro?

Instant NOAA Storm Pro has an average rating of 2.8 stars from 4 ratings. This suggests that while the app offers valuable features, user satisfaction may be mixed.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 23.67 — 2023-07-25

Update SDK 16.0 and perform the test with iPhone 14.

### 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.

### 20.20 — 2020-04-12

Redesign app for iPhone and iPad.

### 2.0 — 2016-03-03

This update is signed with Apple’s latest signing certificate. No new features are included.

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