# Severe Weather from NOAA/NWS

> Official government emergency and weather alerts delivered to your mobile device. (iPhone/iPad app by 勇 胡.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/severe-weather-from-noaanws/id808845815 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [勇 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/591634657)
- Category: Weather, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.20/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 9 MB
- Languages: Russian, American English, Arabic, Dutch, European Spanish, Italian, Korean, German (Germany), European Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) and 3 more
- Released: 2014-02-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/severe-weather-from-noaanws/id808845815/reviews.md

## What is Severe Weather from NOAA/NWS?

National Weather Service (NWS) Alerts are emergency messages sent by authorized government alerting authorities through your mobile carrier. Government partners include local and state public safety agencies, FEMA, the FCC, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Weather Service.

Why is this important to me?

Imagine this: You’re driving down the highway, humming along to your favorite tunes, when the cell phone stowed in your bag suddenly makes a strange noise. To investigate, you take the next exit and safely pull over to check the screen. Good thing you did: Your phone just alerted you to a tornado a few miles away in same county you’re driving through.

Sound plausible? It is. America’s wireless industry is helping to build a Weather-Ready Nation through a nationwide  emergency alert system,  which will warn you when weather threatens.

Alerts received at the right time can help keep you safe during an emergency. With NWS Alert, alerts can be sent to your mobile device when you may be in harm's way.

 What types of alerts will I receive?

   Extreme weather warnings
   Local emergencies requiring evacuation or immediate action
   AMBER Alerts
   Presidential Alerts during a national emergency


The NWS Alert message will typically show the type and time of the alert, any action you should take, and the agency issuing the alert. The alerts will also provide GPS and map for detail guide .

## Key features

- Extreme weather warnings
- Local emergency alerts
- AMBER Alerts
- Presidential Alerts
- GPS and map integration
- Actionable guidance

## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/severe-weather-from-noaanws/id808845815/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Useless junk

*2024-07-24*

Do not waste your time installing this app, it’s useless and one peace of junk.  I got this app and it doesn’t work, keeps crashing and also shortly every time you click the icon app it says no internet connection and I do have internet connection and it’s lying.  It’s the app that’s junk, not my internet.     Don’t waste your time install that kind of junk and useless apps on your devices.

### 1/5 — No internet

*2021-12-15*

The app can’t connect to wifi

### 1/5 — Weather is horrible

*2021-08-22*

Ok so I’m deleting this app after I’m done with the review😤😭

### 1/5 — App WILL NOT Connect to ANY Network!

*2020-04-23*

Total Crap

### 1/5 — Update

*2019-06-11*

This app needs to be updated ASAP. The last time this app was updated was over 4 years ago and doesn’t work. When I try opening the app I get an error message saying no internet connection or busy and I press OK and the app crashes. If I don’t get a response on why this is happening because my internet connection is great I will file a report to the FCC.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t even work

*2018-08-07*

The app shows a picture of a tornado, a message that says “no internet” and then crashes. It doesn’t even work.

### 1/5 — App review not a good app

*2017-03-15*

This would be a great app if it only worked either fix it or take it off of the App Store I have tried downloading it two three times in the last few months and I have never gotten any results

### 1/5 — Junk App!

*2016-02-11*

I would call it click bait, but it doesn't go anywhere. Opens a picture and, like the lighthouse on the screen, freezes solid. Probably downloads you contact list or something.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work.

*2015-12-26*

Glad I didn't pay for it. Crashes on opening. iPhone 6+

### 1/5 — Pretty ice covered lighthouse

*2015-12-17*

But nothing else.
Uninstalling as soon as I'm finished with review.

## Frequently asked questions about Severe Weather from NOAA/NWS

### What types of alerts does Severe Weather from NOAA/NWS send?

Severe Weather from NOAA/NWS sends extreme weather warnings, local emergencies requiring evacuation, AMBER Alerts, and Presidential Alerts during national emergencies.

### Does Severe Weather from NOAA/NWS have ads?

No, Severe Weather from NOAA/NWS is ad-free. It does not contain advertisements.

### What devices support Severe Weather from NOAA/NWS?

Severe Weather from NOAA/NWS is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Severe Weather from NOAA/NWS updated?

The app was last updated on January 27, 2015, with version 1.3. Users may want to check for newer versions for the latest features and bug fixes.

### What is the user rating for Severe Weather from NOAA/NWS?

Severe Weather from NOAA/NWS has a rating of 1.2 stars from 17 ratings. This indicates a low user satisfaction.

### Is Severe Weather from NOAA/NWS suitable for children?

Severe Weather from NOAA/NWS has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for children. The alerts are designed to inform users of safety information.

### Does Severe Weather from NOAA/NWS provide location-specific alerts?

Yes, the alerts provided by Severe Weather from NOAA/NWS will also offer GPS and map details for detailed guidance, helping users understand their proximity to danger.

### Who issues the alerts through Severe Weather from NOAA/NWS?

Alerts are sent by authorized government alerting authorities, including local and state public safety agencies, FEMA, the FCC, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Weather Service.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.3 — 2015-01-27

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Optimization UI and data

### 1.1 — 2014-02-07

No release notes.

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