# Storm Radar: Weather Tracker — Winter Storm Radar & Alerts

> Advanced weather radar and storm tracker with real-time alerts and AI insights. (iPhone/iPad app by The Weather Channel Interactive.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-radar-weather-tracker/id1216396545 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Weather Channel Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/295646464)
- Category: Weather, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 126,269 App Store ratings · 2,274 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.2 · 280 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Italian, Polish, European Portuguese, European Spanish, Swedish
- Released: 2017-06-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-radar-weather-tracker/id1216396545/reviews.md

## What is Storm Radar?

Welcome to the NEW Storm Radar, the next generation of weather radar and storm tracking. We’ve re-imagined the app with smarter insights, powerful tools, and a fresh design built on the trusted accuracy of The Weather Channel.

POWERFUL WEATHER & RADAR FEATURES
• Expanded weather map layers: Wind, lightning, tropical tracks, hail, and more
• Advanced high-resolution single site radar for crystal-clear storm visualization
• AI Weather Assistant™: Your personal meteorologist for real-time insights
• Smarter storm alerts: Rain alerts, NOAA severe weather warnings, and more

PLAN AHEAD WITH POWERFUL WEATHER INTELLIGENCE
• Visualize changing weather patterns and incoming wind and rain in vivid detail
• Know exactly when and where the storm will hit with 6 hours of global future radar, and up to 72 hours of future radar in US.
• Get real-time precipitation alerts before the rain begins

STAY SAFE WITH REAL-TIME STORM TRACKING
• Receive live local storm warnings, watches, and advisories
• Get lightning alerts for your location
• Customize map layers to track severe conditions like hurricanes, tropical storms, tornadoes, and cyclones
• Use Storm Tracks to understand storm motion and intensity with up to 30 advanced tracking features

SEE MORE WITH DETAILED WEATHER DATA
• Add overlays such as wind speed, temperature, and more to your weather radar

GO PREMIUM FOR FULL STORM & WEATHER POWER
Unlock the complete Storm Radar experience to level up your storm tracking experience, with
• High-res Single Site Radar
• Advanced map layers
• 72-Hour Future Radar
• Expanded access to the AI Weather Assistant
• Customizable weather widgets

If you choose to purchase the Premium version of Storm Radar, subscription payments will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of your purchase. 
• Storm subscription auto renews annually. 
• Cancel anytime in Settings > AppleID at least 24 hours before your renewal date to avoid charges. 
• Subscription payments will be charged to your account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term.

PRIVACY
• Our Privacy Policy can be viewed here: https://weather.com/en-US/twc/privacy-policy 
• Our Terms of Use can be viewed here: http://www.weather.com/common/home/legal.html

FEEDBACK 
• Your feedback is important to us! If you love our weather app, please rate and review us in the App Store. 
• If you have any questions or suggestions, please email us at twcstormradar@weather.com

## Key features

- Expanded weather map layers (wind, lightning, tropical tracks)
- High-resolution single site radar
- AI Weather Assistant for real-time insights
- Smarter storm alerts (rain, NOAA warnings)
- 6-72 hour future radar projections
- Live local storm warnings and advisories
- Lightning alerts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | per month |
| Storm Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Storm Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Storm Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Storm Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Storm Premium + | $29.99 | per year |
| Storm Premium + | $4.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #52 in Top Free · Weather (US App Store)
- #11 in Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

## What do users think of Storm Radar?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 💡 Useful features like alerts and radar
- 🚀 Quick and responsive
- 👍 Detailed weather information

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🔍 Inconsistent data and inaccurate forecasts
- 👎 Reduced functionality compared to previous version

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Radar and forecast data not loading properly
- Saved locations not working
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Issues with weather alerts and notifications

**Most requested features**

- Bring back old Storm app features
- More customization options
- Improved radar and storm tracking
- Better integration with other weather data sources
- Ability to view weather history and trends

## Recent user reviews (10 of 2,274)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-radar-weather-tracker/id1216396545/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Return old app!

*2026-08-23, version 4.0.18*

I used this app before the change. Now it's just terrible. I canceled my subscription.

### 4/5 — Wthrgeek

*2026-08-22, version 4.0.18*

The updated Premium version is really informative, and easy to customize. Living in South FL and relying on radar 60 miles away, in Melbourne, is fraught with inaccuracies when it comes to rain forecast most of the time. TV news/weather sources south of us…leave a lot to be desired. 

I love this app with all the great info provided along with the map. Having a “feels like” temp is hard to find much anywhere, too. I use a ton of weather apps…am a NWS volunteer. 

I prefer to have as much timely, accurate info as possible to give me a full picture of the weather at any point in time. Particularly important in hurricane season! And as an avid, busy gardener, I rely on this to know how to proceed, too.

Only glitch in new Premium version when checking weather in the hours ahead, it keeps stopping just a couple of hours out instead (like standard version). I have to delete app and re-load it. Has happened several times.

### 1/5 — Constant upgrade pop up

*2026-08-22, version 4.0.18*

Need to know the weather fast?  Don’t open this app.  Start screen is an upgraded ad.  Then if you dare touch the radar you get another upgrade ad.  

Now you are paywalling with annoyance.  So I will just delete this app and use the base weather app.

### 1/5 — New version is awful

*2026-08-22, version 4.0.18*

I have been using this app for years. Used to be so good. New version is awful and not giving the proper radar i was used to. Impossible to figure how to set it to work even with asking Gemini for help. Bye Bue storm radar

### 5/5 — Storm Radar Weatjer tráiler

*2026-08-22, version 4.0.18*

Me encanta porque trabajo en la calle y eso me ayuda a programarme en mi trabajo.

### 4/5 — Storm Radar

*2026-08-22, version 4.0.18*

Always good

### 5/5 — Accurate forecast

*2026-08-22, version 4.0.18*

Highly recommend this app. A must have !!

### 3/5 — Sell the app

*2026-08-22, version 4.0.18*

I’d gladly pay to buy the app, but a subscription is a hard no. That said, the pop ups selling the subscription are brutal to the point of making it unusable.

### 2/5 — Not accurate

*2026-08-21, version 3.32*

The timing seems to be off. The radar affects once storm has passed. Indicates incorrect weather

### 4/5 — Love the app but…

*2026-08-20, version 4.0.18*

The new look is cool but seams to do to much from to many places. Get rid of all the options and boxes on the screen. Put them i. A menu off screen. Keep the data but ditch the clutter.

## Frequently asked questions about Storm Radar

### What does Storm Radar do?

Storm Radar is a next-generation weather app that provides advanced weather radar and storm tracking. It offers real-time insights, powerful tools, and detailed visualizations of weather patterns, including wind, lightning, tropical tracks, and hail. The app also provides smart alerts for rain, severe weather warnings from NOAA, and lightning strikes.

### What are the key features of Storm Radar?

Key features include expanded weather map layers, high-resolution single site radar for clear storm visualization, an AI Weather Assistant for real-time meteorological insights, and smarter storm alerts. Users can also access future radar projections up to 72 hours in advance and receive live local storm warnings, watches, and advisories.

### How much does Storm Radar cost?

Storm Radar offers a freemium model. While many features are available for free, a Premium version unlocks the complete experience, including high-res single site radar, advanced map layers, 72-hour future radar, expanded AI Weather Assistant access, and customizable widgets. Subscription payments are charged to your App Store account and auto-renew annually, but can be canceled anytime.

### What kind of weather events can I track with Storm Radar?

You can track a wide range of weather events with Storm Radar. This includes general precipitation, severe weather warnings issued by NOAA, lightning strikes, and specific storm types like hurricanes, tropical storms, tornadoes, and cyclones. The app's advanced tracking features help understand storm motion and intensity.

### Can I see future weather with Storm Radar?

Yes, Storm Radar allows you to visualize changing weather patterns and incoming wind and rain with future radar projections. You can see up to 6 hours of global future radar and up to 72 hours of future radar for the US. This feature helps in planning ahead for incoming weather.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.18 — 2026-07-15

iPhone / iPad / Mac
- New text size setting: scale the app's text from Extra Small to Extra Large, independent of your iOS Dynamic Type setting.
- New "Wind Only" option for the Wind layer — view wind speed without the animated particles.
- Updated default color palettes for Reflectivity, Velocity, and other radar layers.
- Fixed lightning strikes not showing up in some areas, including the Last Strike tile and Watch complication.
- Fixed duplicate "Current Location" entries appearing in your saved locations.
- Fixed a dropped first tap when opening layer settings.
- Fixed the resize handle on iPad's Classic mode panel not responding to drags.
- Improved stability and performance on older and low-memory devices.

Watch
- Your current location now updates on the watch itself as you move, without waiting for your iPhone.

### 4.0.17 — 2026-06-25

iPhone / iPad / Mac
- Cleaner UI: the side controls now tuck behind a single button — tap it to reveal layers, tools and more, and they stay open until you close them.
- Customise your widgets based on your interests: tap on the "3 lines" button and choose what activities matter to you and we'll set up the matching widgets automatically — then add, remove, and reorder them however you like.
- Redesigned location details page.
- New timeline Loop setting: added to layer settings (3-lines button in layer) and in Classic mode.
- New Wind Speed option in Settings: pick knots, meters per second, or your default, and it applies everywhere — forecasts, radar, and widgets.
- New Layout choice on iPhone: switch between Map & Widgets and a Widgets Only view from Settings or your interests setup.
- New temperature trend line across the top of the Hourly conditions, so you can read the day's rise and fall at a glance.
- New Tides widget: see the rise and fall of the tide across several days with every high and low marked, plus a moon overlay so you can read the tides against the lunar cycle.
- New Live Precipitation alerts: follow incoming rain from your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, and tap to jump straight to your current location's forecast.
- New Nearby Lightning tile in Current Conditions widget, showing distance and time since the nearest strike.

Watch
- New Nearby Lightning complication, showing distance and time since the nearest strike.

### 4.0.16 — 2026-06-07

iPhone / iPad / Mac
- Font sizes now adapt to your system Text Size setting across the entire app, including Home Screen widgets.
- Current Conditions can now collapse to show the first six tiles.
- Added a new Add button to the layers bar.
- Added the ability to dismiss recommended layers.
- Added a new Forecast Home Screen widget, with temperature, feels like, dew point, humidity, pressure, wind, cloud cover, and overlay toggles, just like in the app and on Apple Watch.
- Fixed incorrect day labels in the Daily widget.
- Fixed an issue where the map could needlessly recenter on your location after pan and zoom gestures.
- Fixed long location names being truncated in the summary section in Pro mode.
- Updated the FAQ section.

Apple Watch
- Added a new Next-Hour Precipitation complication, so you can see the next hour of rainfall right on your watch face.
- Fixed refresh issues.
- Added support for hybrid units.

### 4.0.15 — 2026-05-22

- Introducing the Storm Radar Apple Watch app — pick any of your locations, scrub through the hourly forecast, and glance at conditions right from your wrist. Includes chart, three-step, and nowcast complications so the next few hours are always in view on your watch face.
- Classic mode improvements: timeline scrubber with weekday-aware hour labels and a clearer premium boundary, and a new daily/hourly selector in the chart header.
- Fixed a glitch where the map's location pulse could shine through the far side of the globe.
- Bug fixes and polish.

### 4.0.14 — 2026-05-16

- Sun & Moon widget now shows remaining daylight at a glance during the day, and the current moon phase with days to the next full and new moon at night.
- Humidity added to the Forecast chart.
- Bug fixes.

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