# Space City Weather — Hype-free forecast for Houston

> Hyper-local Houston weather forecasts, radar, and alerts from Space City Weather. (iPhone/iPad app by Eric Berger.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-city-weather/id1562913887 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Eric Berger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562913889)
- Category: Weather, News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 577 App Store ratings · 98 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 76 MB
- Released: 2021-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-city-weather/id1562913887/reviews.md

## What is Space City Weather?

This is the official app from Space City Weather, the hyperlocal Houston weather site from Eric Berger and Matt Lanza. The SCW app brings to your mobile device everything from the site, and more, including:

- Daily weather forecasts, weather topic discussions and detailed coverage of major weather events
- Current conditions put the stats Houstonians care about most front and center.
-  Hourly and 7-day forecasts
-  National Weather Service (NWS) radar, weather discussions and alerts
-  Conditions and forecasts for 12 locations in the Greater Houston area: Houston, Hobby Airport, Conroe, Galveston, Katy, Baytown, Lake Jackson, Beaumont, League City, Pearland, Sugar Land, and Tomball.
-  Notifications of new blog posts and urgent weather news
-  Clean, simple design for easy browsing and quick loading
-  Our usual nerdy humor

What the SCW app does NOT have: Ads and tracking. We respect your privacy.

## Key features

- Hyper-local Houston forecasts
- Current conditions
- Hourly and 7-day forecasts
- NWS radar and alerts
- 12 Greater Houston locations
- Blog post notifications
- Urgent weather news alerts

## Chart rankings

- #23 in Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

## What do users think of Space City Weather?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Useful and well-written
- 👍 No frills forecasts
- 👍 Straight forward approach
- 👍 Accurate, hype-free weather forecasts
- 👍 Best Houston weather source
- 👍 Reliable and trustworthy

**Cons**

- 🐛 Constantly crashes
- 🐛 Radar not loading
- 🐛 Buggy app, date stuck on old data
- 🐛 Push notifications don't work
- 🐛 Outdated weather information

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Weather data not updating
- Radar map issues
- Push notifications not working

**Most requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve radar functionality
- Add hourly/weekly forecast details
- Improve push notification reliability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 98)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-city-weather/id1562913887/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Can’t see

*2026-07-12, version 2.1339.1943*

The icons are so tiny I can’t see what they are. So, I’m not sure if it’s rain or clouds, sun or lightening, etc. all I can read are the numbers for the temp. This app is only good for the reports he puts out, otherwise it’s useless!

### 1/5 — Push notifications are off yet I still get them

*2026-03-27, version 2.1339.1943*

I tried to turn off push notifications for the early morning blog posts, but it turns itself back on so I tried to turn off all push notifications and still got push notifications today

### 3/5 — Notification settings do not work

*2026-02-23, version 2.1339.1943*

The setting for turning off notifications for blog posts does not remain how it is set, and turning off all notifications entirely will appear as the option has been applied, but the app still sends notifications.

### 1/5 — Full of bugs

*2025-11-18, version 2.1246.1205*

The content is great, if the app loads properly and lets you read it. Which is a big IF. Constantly crashes, or won’t load updated posts. I often get notifications that a new post is out only to try and open the app which can’t load it.

### 5/5 — Useful and well-written

*2025-10-20, version 2.1246.1205*

The app provides layman-friendly language, minimal advertising and clever writing. The information is very much at-a-glance for those who seek brevity.

### 1/5 — Ads as weather notifications

*2025-08-27, version 2.1226.1057*

Using the app to advertise products and sending it as whether related notifications, very cheesy

### 4/5 — Great App

*2025-08-14, version 2.1218.0936*

Love the app, but would really love it if there was a way to add a SCW widget option so I can quickly see the weather without having to open the app.

### 5/5 — Only Weather

*2025-08-12, version 2.1218.0936*

My one reliable source!

### 2/5 — App keeps crashing

*2025-08-05, version 2.1183.0127*

They’ve been historically very good to follow. Lately, when we need private information the most, the service has fallen off badly.

### 3/5 — Loved the app before it crashed

*2025-07-25, version 2.1183.0127*

Every time I open the app it crashes. In order to use it I have to uninstall then reinstall every time otherwise it keeps crashing. :/

## Frequently asked questions about Space City Weather

### What does the Space City Weather app do?

The Space City Weather app provides hyper-local weather forecasts, current conditions, and detailed coverage for the Greater Houston area. It includes NWS radar, hourly and 7-day forecasts, and alerts for urgent weather news and new blog posts.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include daily forecasts, current conditions, hourly and 7-day outlooks, NWS radar, weather discussions, alerts, and coverage for 12 specific locations within the Greater Houston area. It also offers notifications for new blog posts and urgent weather news.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, this app is free to use. It does not have ads or tracking, respecting user privacy. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with using the app.

### What locations are covered by the app?

The app provides conditions and forecasts for 12 locations in the Greater Houston area, including Houston, Hobby Airport, Conroe, Galveston, Katy, Baytown, Lake Jackson, Beaumont, League City, Pearland, Sugar Land, and Tomball.

### Who is this app intended for?

This app is designed for residents of the Greater Houston area who want accurate, hyper-local weather information. It's for anyone who needs detailed forecasts, radar data, and timely alerts specific to their community.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1339.1943 — 2025-12-09

Fixed the issue where some cities will not show up in the drawer view.

### 2.1246.1205 — 2025-09-05

- Fixed an issue where some users encountered tabs that didn’t respond when they returned from a post view that had been opened via a push notification.
- Bug fixes and enhancements.

### 2.1240.1020 — 2025-08-29

Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 2.1226.1057 — 2025-08-18

Bug fixes and enhancements.

### 2.1218.0936 — 2025-08-08

- Now pulls data from nearby stations if the main one is unavailable or outdated
- Updated flood scale for better insights
- Fixed a crash affecting some iOS devices
- Improved tablet experience with UI updates and bug fixes

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