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NOAA Weather Radio

NOAA Weather Radio

NOAA Alerts, Radar & Forecasts

9.7K ratings
588 reviews
#53 in paid Weather
🔧 Utilities
☀️ Weather
$4.99
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Details

Released
January 3, 2011
Updated
October 26, 2026

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Developer

Christopher Coudriet
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About

Access live NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts with rewind and replay functionality. Receive critical weather alerts, forecasts, and current conditions for your location or chosen stations. Features include radar maps, lightning detection, and sharing capabilities.

✓Rewind and replay live broadcasts
✓Live NOAA Weather Radio streams
✓Audible push weather alerts
✓Current conditions and 4-day forecasts
✓Animated zoomable radar
✓Lightning detection
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What users say about NOAA Weather Radio

Reviews of NOAA Weather Radio are mixed: the Weather app is rated 4.3/5 from 9.7K App Store ratings. What users like most: convenient weather radio on phone, trustworthy NOAA data source. Top complaints: unreliable radio station connections, offline stations not working. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Convenient weather radio on phone
  • 🔒Trustworthy NOAA data source
  • 👍Customizable alerts and notifications
  • 👍Detailed weather information
  • 👍Helpful for travel and outdoor activities

Negative things

  • 🐛Unreliable radio station connections
  • 🐛Offline stations not working
  • 🐛Alerts and notifications not working for some users
  • 🐛Radar and weather data not always up-to-date
  • 🔋Concerns about battery drain
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What's New in NOAA Weather Radio

16.1

October 26, 2026

Synthesized stations are better than ever, with more natural speech, clearer pronunciation, and improved playback reliability. - Choose from Enhanced and Premium system voices across English accents. - Customize your listening experience with voice and playback controls. - Clearer loading feedback when starting synthesized stations. - Improved alert sharing. - Weather information stays visible if a refresh fails. - Additional fixes and stability improvements.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$2.99

Tropical Cyclone Map Overlay

Track tropical cyclones on the radar map

Charts

Top Paid

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This app dropped -7 positions in Weather chart.

Last updated on October 27, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

NOAA Weather Radio

How come sometimes the stations don’t work.
TWThe US World.

Not happy

The 3 main stations I need are always offline. Emailed support and never heard back.
MMike@2026

Disappointing changes

Radar+ is a the apple weather radar, and now the local stations are behind another paywall very disappointed in the recent changes. I will be going to back to the radio.
Pphawkhodge

1

I should be able to listen even if there is an update
Oobietoby

Good

This is a good app but I wish it wasn’t pay to win (LIFE IS PAY TO WIN?!)
NWNOAA is pay to win
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Inability to connect to local weather radio stations

Bug

Radar and weather data not loading properly

Bug

Inconsistent performance across different locations

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Requested Features

4 requests

More Canadian weather radio stations

Feature

Ability to customize alert types

Feature

Improved radar and weather data coverage

Feature

Better integration with phone's Do Not Disturb mode

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FAQ

What does the NOAA Weather Radio app do?

This app provides live audio streams from over 200 NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards Broadcasts. It delivers real-time warnings, watches, advisories, and forecasts directly from the National Weather Service, ensuring you stay informed about potentially life-threatening weather events.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include the ability to rewind and replay live broadcasts, receive audible push notifications for weather alerts even when the app is closed, view current conditions and detailed 4-day forecasts, access an animated zoomable radar with warnings, and utilize lightning detection.

Is this app free to use?

The app offers free weather alert push notifications. However, it is described as a PREMIUM NOAA WEATHER application and has in-app purchases, suggesting that full access to all features or broadcasts may require payment.

What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices. Specific compatibility details, such as operating system versions, are not explicitly stated, but there is a mention of a separate 'NOAA Weather Radio HD' for iPad users.

How can I use this app for severe weather preparedness?

You can use this app to monitor live NOAA broadcasts for continuous updates on weather conditions. The app's ability to send audible push notifications for life-saving alerts, even when your device is locked, makes it crucial for immediate awareness during severe weather events.