NOAA Weather Radar

NOAA Weather Radar

NOAA Weather, Radar and Alerts

537 ratings
89 reviews
#71 in paid Weather
🔧 Utilities
☀️ Weather
$4.99 $1.99
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Lowest price: $2.99 4 years ago (--33%)


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Details

Released
January 25, 2012
Updated
October 14, 2026

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Receive real-time weather alerts pushed directly to your device from the NWS. Browse live radar maps with smooth scrolling and get current conditions and detailed forecasts based on your location or any radar station. The app offers customizable alerts for severe weather events.

✓Push weather alerts from NWS
✓Live radar map browsing
✓Current conditions and 4-day forecast
✓GPS-based location data
✓Zoomable animated radar
✓Severe weather watches and warnings
✓Customizable alert setup
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What's New in NOAA Weather Radar

9.4

October 14, 2026

New: Synthesized Weather Stations Now you can hear a spoken weather forecast for way more places, even areas without a traditional NOAA radio station nearby. Just tap a station on the map to start listening, and it'll keep playing on a loop. Better Radar Radar now remembers where you left off, jumps straight to "now" with one tap, and animates more smoothly. Storm reports and map colors now line up correctly too. Smoother Map The map screen feels snappier and remembers how you left it (open panels, layers, etc.) the next time you open the app. We also cleaned up crowding around the map controls. Fewer Purchase Headaches Fixed several annoying bugs with restoring past purchases — no more stuck buttons or confusing pop-ups. Also added a new Premium bundle option. More Reliable Alerts Notifications now work correctly for everyone, and you won't get spammed with repeat pop-ups during a network outage. Under the Hood Lots of small stability fixes and polish throughout the app.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$0.99

Detailed Weather Alerts

Detailed weather alerts for active location.

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This app dropped -1 position in Weather chart.

Last updated on October 18, 2026.

User reviews

Essential weather app

NOAA is the source of data for all weather services. Highly recommend this app.

No longer my fav radar app

I’ve had and loved this app for a LONG time (10 yrs?). My fav part was the radar section which let me look at a large array of radars, sorted by region or state. That’s what made this app different from all the other radar apps out there. Now that it’s gone, this app is so similar to other weather apps that I’m no longer using it. Makes me sad!
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Changes Horrible

The recent changes to the app are horrible i can not find what i want to see

Dislike the update

I have used and loved this app since my first iPhone 3. The update is difficult to use and understand. I agree with Booth3 review. Change is not always better.

Review

A lot better before the update. Just want more money from you!!’

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Radar and weather data not loading

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Alerts not working as expected

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Compatibility issues with newer devices

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Frequent crashes and app instability

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add more local radar coverage

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Improve alert customization options

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Enhance radar image quality and functionality

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Provide more detailed weather information

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What does the NOAA Weather Radar app do?

This app provides real-time weather alerts pushed directly to your device from the NWS. It allows you to browse live, animated radar maps with smooth scrolling and retrieve current weather conditions along with detailed 4-day forecasts for any location or your current GPS-determined position.

What are the key features of this weather app?

Key features include instant push notifications for weather alerts, access to all NOAA radars, GPS-based weather data, choice between Celsius or Fahrenheit, access to all 172 forecast offices, marine forecasts, zoomable and animated radar, and customizable alert setups for one or multiple locations.

Is this app free to use?

The app offers free weather alert push notifications and core weather data. However, it is a universal app that you buy once to use on all your devices, indicating a paid model with potential for in-app purchases for additional features or content.

What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is described as a 'Universal App,' meaning it can be purchased once and used on all your devices. It also features 'Beautiful Retina Display Graphics,' suggesting compatibility with Apple devices that support high-resolution displays.

How does the app handle severe weather alerts?

The app pushes alerts for potentially life-threatening weather via audible notifications 24/7, even when the device is asleep. It covers statewide watches, warnings, advisories, and SPC severe watches and warnings, with simple tap-to-add alert setup and options for quiet time scheduling.