Pocket RAWS
RAWS Station Data
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Access near real-time weather data from Remote Automated Weather Stations (RAWS) across California. Monitor fire danger ratings, fuel conditions, and set custom weather alerts for your favorite stations. Essential for firefighters and those in fire-prone areas.
What's New in Pocket RAWS
8.0
June 20, 2026
Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD) A new VPD card now appears on every station's home screen. VPD measures how aggressively the atmosphere is pulling moisture from fuels — often a better single indicator of fire danger than relative humidity alone. The card shows the current reading in kPa with a color-coded risk scale (Low → Moderate → High → Extreme), a 24-hour trend chart, and a research-backed explainer covering wildland fire science, operational thresholds, and key studies from Williams, Seager, and Sedano & Randerson. Smoother Scrolling Fixed a rendering glitch that caused the station card view to jump or stutter when scrolling on stations with fire danger gauge data. Scrolling is now consistently smooth across all station types. Card Layout Improvements Reorganized the home screen card order for a more logical flow: Temperature and Humidity side by side, Fuel Temperature and Fuel Moisture together, followed by Soil and VPD as full-width cards. Bug Fixes • Fixed 24-hour history charts not loading VPD trend data • Soil graph time axis now displays clean, evenly-spaced hour labels
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FAQ
What is Pocket RAWS?
Pocket RAWS provides near real-time weather data from Remote Automated Weather Stations (RAWS) specifically across California. It's designed to offer crucial fire weather information to users.
Does Pocket RAWS have ads?
No, Pocket RAWS does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional premium features available through a subscription.
What are the Pro RAWS subscription benefits?
The Pro RAWS subscription unlocks premium features such as customizable notifications for all favorited stations, including alerts for specific thresholds like Relative Humidity, Wind Speed, and Fuel Moisture. It costs $9.99 per year and includes a 1-month free trial.
How do I cancel my Pro RAWS subscription?
You can manage or cancel your Pro RAWS subscription at any time within your App Store account settings. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
What devices does Pocket RAWS support?
Pocket RAWS is currently supported on iPhone devices. Future updates may expand compatibility to other platforms.
How often is Pocket RAWS updated?
The latest version of Pocket RAWS is 7.6, last updated on May 28, 2026. The app is actively developed, with more states planned for future releases.
Is Pocket RAWS suitable for children?
Pocket RAWS has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. Its content focuses on weather data relevant to fire safety and professional monitoring.
What is the user sentiment for Pocket RAWS?
Pocket RAWS has received an excellent rating of 5.0 stars from 3 ratings, indicating very positive user sentiment. Users appreciate the real-time data and fire-specific features.
