# NOAA Radar US — HD Weather Radar + Forecasts

> High-resolution animated weather radar with forecasts and severe weather alerts for the US. (iPhone/iPad app by Shuksan Software, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-radar-us/id415411639 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shuksan Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/415411642)
- Category: Weather, Utilities
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,530 App Store ratings · 146 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-01-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-radar-us/id415411639/reviews.md

## What is NOAA Radar US?

Fast. Simple. Reliable. Hi-resolution. Predictive radar. Severe weather warnings. Snow/mixed precipitation display. Forecasts. As millions of our customers have discovered, NOAA RadarUS delivers everything you need in a app for viewing animated weather radar images.

Want more? Check out these unique features in our app:

• Choice of radar images with or without snow/freezing rain display
• Hourly predicted radar from NOAA weather models
• Choice of radar color schemes.
• Clutter control to suppress false radar echoes.
• Optional image smoothing that lets you either remove image pixellation or display the radar image as accurately as possible.
• Composite images of echo tops, composite reflectivity, and storm total precipitation.

Want the whole story? Here are all of the features:

• 7 day forecasts and current conditions -- just press and hold for a second on the radar map.
• Severe weather (flash flood, tornado, and severe thunderstorm) warnings. Tap on a warning box to display the full warning message from the National Weather Service. Note: these are *not* push alerts. The app must be open to view the warnings.
• Cloud cover and satellite imagery for the continental United States.
• Advanced radar layers (echo tops, composite reflectivity, and storm total precipitation).
• Play, pause, and step animations.
• Fast zoom in and zoom out.
• Choice of radar palettes.
• Multiple map styles (terrain, map, satellite, and hybrid).
• Displays time of radar image either as absolute time or relative to the current time.
• GPS locator that finds and displays your current location.
• Adjust the transparency (opacity) of the radar or cloud cover overlays.
• Automatic refresh when new radar or cloud cover data is available.
• Set your location by zip code, city name, or address.
• Legend for radar and cloud cover overlays.
• Saves and restores your last location and zoom level.

Note: Radar coverage only includes the continental United States. Alaska, Hawaii, and other US controlled territories are not included.

Support:

Please follow our Twitter stream at twitter.com/shuksansoft for breaking news and status updates.

## Key features

- Hi-resolution predictive radar
- Severe weather warnings
- Snow/mixed precipitation display
- 7-day forecasts
- Advanced radar layers
- GPS locator

## Chart rankings

- #27 in Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

## What do users think of NOAA Radar US?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Accurate and timely weather information
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly interface
- 🔍 Detailed radar data and storm tracking
- 📍 Precise location-based weather updates
- ⚠️ Helpful weather warnings and alerts

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezing issues
- 🔄 Lack of frequent app updates
- 🇨🇦 Limited coverage outside of the US
- 🌨️ Inability to display snow/ice precipitation
- 💰 Paid app with limited free features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Radar data not updating in real-time
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Saved location feature no longer working

**Most requested features**

- Customizable radar views and data overlays
- Expanded weather data sources (e.g. satellite imagery)
- Integration with other weather apps and services
- Improved support for international locations

## Recent user reviews (10 of 146)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-radar-us/id415411639/reviews.md

### 5/5 — “The” go to weather App

*2025-11-20, version 1.7.1*

Sincerely the best for predicting and timely manner about upcoming events period.

### 5/5 — The best

*2025-11-12, version 1.7.1*

The first app I loaded on my iPhone over a decade ago. Still use it everyday. My morning exercise or planning a trip I always know what’s in store for me. The details on this are the best Un update would be great, litttle crashing going on but I’m not giving it up.
I’ve been looking for another map and it’s just not out there. Please please do an update. 
It’s crashing and I can barely open it.
I’m always gonna say the best radar app out there!!

### 1/5 — Radar US no longer updating

*2025-11-09, version 1.7.1*

It’s been down now for over a day and a half. Looks like this app is DONE.  SAD TO SEE IT GO.

### 1/5 — MAGA

*2025-09-06, version 1.7.1*

Lists Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America. BYE!

### 5/5 — Go to weather app

*2025-07-19, version 1.7.1*

Great weather app. Forecasts are accurate and I like the multiple radar modes available.

### 5/5 — June 2025

*2025-06-09, version 1.7.1*

I am glad I came here and read some other reviews that said that you needed to delete & reinstall the app to get it working. I was preparing to have a tearful goodbye ceremony as it is my favorite Radar App. Glad to have it working again.

### 5/5 — Works Great

*2025-05-30, version 1.7.1*

I’ve been using this app for a very long time. It had stopped working sometime in April 2025. I found out you needed to delete the app and reinstall, it works fine now.

### 4/5 — Composite Radar Disappeared

*2025-05-24, version 1.7.1*

Been using this terrific app for over a decade, but for some reason composite radar stopped updating in April 2025. Wondering if this was a DOGE cut?

### 1/5 — No Longer Working

*2025-05-21, version 1.7.1*

Last radar update was 28 days ago. What happened NOAA?

### 3/5 — Used to work….

*2025-05-09, version 1.7.1*

Was my go to app for radar but now has stopped working. What happened?

## Frequently asked questions about NOAA Radar US

### What does the NOAA Radar US app do?

This app provides high-resolution animated weather radar images, including predictive radar and displays for snow or mixed precipitation. It also offers 7-day forecasts, current conditions, and severe weather warnings from the National Weather Service.

### What are the key features of NOAA Radar US?

Key features include hi-resolution predictive radar, severe weather warnings (flash flood, tornado, severe thunderstorm), snow/mixed precipitation display, 7-day forecasts, advanced radar layers like echo tops and storm total precipitation, and a GPS locator for your current location.

### Is NOAA Radar US free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, meaning you can access all its features without any cost or interruptions.

### What areas does the radar coverage include?

The radar coverage for this application is limited to the continental United States. It does not include radar data for Alaska, Hawaii, or other US controlled territories.

### How can I view severe weather warnings?

Severe weather warnings are displayed within the app. You can tap on a warning box to see the full warning message from the National Weather Service. Please note that these are not push alerts; the app must be open to view them.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.1 — 2019-01-08

Bug fixes

### 1.7.0 — 2018-11-06

Rotation bug fix

### 1.6.6 — 2018-10-18

Bug fixes for iOS 12

### 1.6.4 — 2016-08-27

Now works on T-mobile cellular networks that only support ipv6
Bug fixes and stability enhancements

### 1.6.2 — 2013-10-02

iOS 7 bug fixes

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