# Storm Hunter Wx > Advanced weather radar with custom alerts and storm tracking for multiple locations. (iPhone/iPad app by McLaughlin Motors LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-hunter-wx/id1250569017 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [McLaughlin Motors LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1250569016) - Category: Weather - Price: Free - Rating: 4.00/5 from 84 App Store ratings · 37 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 82 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2017-06-22 - Data updated: 2026-08-01 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-hunter-wx/id1250569017/reviews.md ## What is Storm Hunter Wx? John McLaughlin's Storm Hunter Weather Developed in partnership with former KCCI-TV (Des Moines, IA) meteorologist John McLaughlin to provide a simplified display of advanced radar data and Safety Net alerting to multiple locations with user-definable thresholds. McLaughlin pioneered the use of Doppler radar for severe storm tracking on Iowa television, working with Bob Baron of Baron Weather to develop and install the nation's first High Definition Doppler radar (VHDD) in 1995.Storm Hunter allows you the option to select notification as storms begin to produce lighting, hail, or rotation so you can be alerted even before official warnings are issued. Up to eight locations can be specified so you can make sure your loved ones know when dangerous weather approaches. Storm Hunter includes five high resolution NWS radars covering Iowa. Select from radar intensity and velocity, plus one click threat delineation with the "Baron Button" breaking down storm cells into rain, hail and wind threats. Storm Hunter's Future Scan product extrapolates storm cells from their current radar locations out to one hour including predicted decay or growth. Detailed national radar will cover you across the United States, plus our "U.S. Severe Wind" product shows the areas of greatest wind shear as detected across the network of National Weather Service Doppler Radars. This tool is useful for quickly identifying rotation and damaging wind areas. In addition to custom alerts, you can save multiple location for specific computer generated weather forecasts from the national weather prediction models. Forecast radar and rain/snow accumulations out to 24 hours and radar estimated rain totals are great features in the Storm Hunter app. The Storm Hunter app is linked to the Iowa Storm Chasing Network for live streaming of severe weather events from the Storm Hunter Ford Escape chase vehicle and live radar analysis for significant tornado days. Storm Hunter Weather is sponsored by the McLaughlin Family companies in Iowa, Including New Way Ford, New Way Auto Group, McLaughlin Imprint and Apparel and Hurricane Motorsports. Advertisement links include exclusive discounts on new and used automobiles and apparel for Storm Hunter users. Meteorologist John McLaughlin says "The Storm Hunter app is a way for me to continue to share my passion for weather, even after my 31 year career on Iowa television ended due to a medical condition. Best of all, thanks to my family members financial support, the app is free to download and use. For that I am very grateful." ## Key features - Advanced radar data display - Safety Net alerting - User-definable alert thresholds - High-resolution NWS radars - Future Scan storm extrapolation - National radar coverage - Customizable weather forecasts ## Recent user reviews (10 of 37) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-hunter-wx/id1250569017/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Apps good *2026-06-30* Been using it for years! What’s going on with the app blowing everything up? The last update made everything to large. Please fix! ### 1/5 — Crashing *2025-10-29, version 6.8.2* It stopped working ### 5/5 — Storm hunter WX review *2025-08-10* I’ve been using this app for a while now and it’s been great. Every time I feel a change in the weather I come on The app and look on the radar. I like the many options you can do with the radar as well. I like the notification that they have when lighting is dedicated within 15 miles it can be sunny where I’m at then a big thunderstorm 15 miles or less away 😂 and they haven’t asked for money which is goated ### 5/5 — Best Weather App *2025-04-19* I have 6 weather apps on my phone and this is my favorite! It’s easy to use, reliable and convenient. I use the radar all the time. Lots of options. Get it! You’ll love it. By far my favorite weather app. ### 1/5 — What happen? *2024-06-23* This used to be a great app. Ran smooth, solid radar, no glitches. But NOW this app seems really broke. It’s crashes all the time or doesn’t load, radar map is super glitchy and lags horrible. It’s just not a very user friendly app anymore. It had great potential but someone needs to get their act together and fix it or it’s a goner ### 1/5 — App won’t load *2023-10-25, version 6.8.0* App refuses to load since last apple update. Please fix ASAP! ### 2/5 — Won’t open *2023-10-14* Why does it take 3 or 4 times before I can open the app? I go the other apps first before I open this one ### 2/5 — Remove a location? *2023-07-18* I just noticed Yankee Stadium is added to my location list. I did not add it. Why is it easy to add a new location but there is no obvious way to remove one? I sent a message asking how to remove a location and hoping to get a response. ### 5/5 — great weather app!! *2023-05-24* i've tried many different weather apps over many years and by far this is the best i've used to date! it's very straightforward without all the nonsensical gibberish and flash most of the other weather apps seem to think is needed! please don't change from your basic layout or functionality as in my humble opinion you've already achieved perfection, thanks!! ### 1/5 — You’re update is awful *2023-05-13* With the new update it looks like a grade schooler did the drawing of the map. I have to reset everything. It’s hard to follow now. ## Frequently asked questions about Storm Hunter Wx ### What does Storm Hunter Wx do? Storm Hunter Wx provides a simplified display of advanced radar data and Safety Net alerting. It allows users to select notifications for storms producing lightning, hail, or rotation, and track storms with high-resolution radar and future extrapolation. ### What are the key features of Storm Hunter Wx? Key features include advanced radar data, customizable alerts for severe weather, the ability to monitor up to eight locations, high-resolution NWS radars, Future Scan for storm extrapolation, and national radar coverage with a U.S. Severe Wind product. ### Is Storm Hunter Wx free to use? Yes, the app is free to download and use. It is sponsored by the McLaughlin Family companies and includes advertisement links with exclusive discounts. ### What kind of weather information does the app provide? The app offers high-resolution NWS radars, radar intensity and velocity, one-click threat delineation for rain, hail, and wind, future storm extrapolation up to one hour, national radar coverage, U.S. Severe Wind product, and forecast radar and rain/snow accumulations out to 24 hours. ### Who developed Storm Hunter Wx and why? The app was developed in partnership with former KCCI-TV meteorologist John McLaughlin to share his passion for weather. His family's financial support makes the app free for users. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 7.1.2 — 2026-07-02 Bug fixes and other enhancements ### 7.1.0 — 2026-06-27 Bug fixes and other enhancements ### 6.8.2 — 2023-11-08 - Dark Mode - We've introduced Dark Mode for the app, aligning with your users' device settings. Notably, the map page offers three customizable options: dark, light, or auto mode, enhancing user flexibility. -Nowcast Radar Lapse - Experience an upgraded radar lapse feature that provides comprehensive information on past, present, and future precipitation. We've simplified controls and improved future precipitation projections for a more user-friendly experience. - Enhanced Map Legends ### 6.8.0 — 2022-09-21 Update to the mapping background in the radar tile and page to give it a new modern look. Boundaries, roads, cities display on top of radar data to make it easier to view your location on the map. New look to the current conditions and forecast tile to make it more modern looking and easier for users to read weather data. Changes include a white background, colored icons, and larger text to make data easier to read. Updated Current Conditions/Forecast Page. Updates include: -Page opens to the ‘Overview’ tab which gives current conditions, 3 hour hourly forecast, the 7 day daily forecast, and access to the radar page -The 'Currents' tab will give additional information on humidity percent, cloud cover, visibility, dew point, barometric pressure, and sunrise/sunset times. -The 'Hourly' tab will give detailed weather information for the next 24 hours on the forecasted weather condition, temperature, pop and wind speed and direction. -The 'Daily' tab will show the 7-day forecast in a manner that is much more similar to on-air 7-day forecasts with a detailed forecast for the next 7 days/nights below. ### 6.3.2 — 2019-10-17 - Three-day forecast added to current conditions tile - Radar tile now shows live radar - Bug fixes and improvements ## Apps similar to Storm Hunter Wx | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Tornado Alley.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tornado-alley/id824420404) | 3.6 (26) | Free | Weather | | [ISCN Weather](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iscn-weather/id1556469623) | 4.8 (66) | Free | Weather | | [Highways & Hailstones](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highways-and-hailstones/id1562171693) | 4.2 (14) | Free | Weather | | [13WarnMe](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/13warnme/id529599183) | 3.0 (106) | Free | Weather | | [Radar MAX Future Weather Radar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radar-max-future-weather-radar/id1560625446) | 4.3 (104) | Free | Weather | | [TornadoSpyLite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tornadospylite/id436691749) | 3.3 (26) | Free | Weather | ## Related topics [iowa storm chasing network](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/iowa-storm-chasing-network) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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