# Weather Alerts by RidgeLabs — Severe Weather Alerts & Radar

> Severe weather alerts via phone, SMS, email with radar maps and outlooks. (iPhone/iPad app by Ridge Labs LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-alerts-by-ridgelabs/id6759063082 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ridge Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858040258)
- Category: Weather, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-alerts-by-ridgelabs/id6759063082/reviews.md

## What is Weather Alerts by RidgeLabs?

Never miss a severe weather warning again! Get instant alerts via phone call, SMS, and email when dangerous weather threatens your saved locations - plus real-time tracking for 80+ NOAA alert types. Hurricanes, Floods, Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Fires and Heat, Wind, Marine Warnings, and more!   


KEY FEATURES:


LIVE WEATHER ALERTS


Real-time tracking across all 50 states + territories
80+ alert types: hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, winter storms, & more
Active warnings with polygon boundaries on maps


9 ALERT CATEGORIES


Tornado & Severe Storms
Flood & Water Hazards
Winter Weather
Tropical & Hurricane
Wind Alerts
Marine Warnings
Fire & Heat
Other Hazards
All Alerts view


INTERACTIVE MAPS


Live radar overlay
Precise warning polygons
Auto-zoom to warnings
Toggle active/expired alerts
Optional location display
4 map styles: Standard, Minimal, Dark, Terrain


SPC OUTLOOKS

Today and tomorrow severe weather outlooks
Tornado risk
Wind risk
Fire risk
Snow fall probabilities
Excessive rain risk


CUSTOMIZATION


Full dark mode (Light/Dark/System)
4 map styles to choose from
Warning details with countdown timers
Filter by state and time period
iPad optimized


DATA SOURCES:


National Weather Service (NWS)
Storm Prediction Center (SPC)
NOAA


GO PRO ($9.99/month or $49.99/year or $179.00 lifetime)


PRO ALERTS


Phone calls that break through Do Not Disturb
SMS texts with warning details
Email bulletins with full NWS statements
Monitor up to 5 locations
Alert 2 phone numbers
80+ customizable alert types


PRO MAP LAYERS


HD Radar (MRMS high-resolution)
Forecast Radar (predictive modeling)
Echo Tops (storm height data)
Satellite imagery (real-time)
Precipitation overlay
Storm Cells (tornado rotation & hail detection)


PERFECT FOR:


Storm chasers, weather enthusiasts, emergency professionals, parents, travelers, and anyone who wants to stay ahead of severe weather.
NOTE: Complements, not replaces, official emergency alert systems. Always have multiple sources of weather information.


Stay safe. Stay informed.


Terms of Use: https://www.weatheralertnow.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://www.weatheralertnow.com/privacy

## Key features

- Instant severe weather alerts
- Phone call, SMS, and email notifications
- 80+ NOAA alert types
- Real-time tracking
- Interactive maps with radar overlay
- Severe weather outlooks
- Customizable alert filters

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $179.00 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-alerts-by-ridgelabs/id6759063082/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Worthless without buying subscription

*2026-06-12*

$50 a year

**Developer response:** Sorry you feel that way! The app is free unless you want calls texts and emails for 50+ different NWS alerts. Costs real money to do that, so unfortunately can’t offer alerts for free

## Frequently asked questions about Weather Alerts by RidgeLabs

### Does Weather Alerts have ads?

Weather Alerts by RidgeLabs does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### What are the subscription options for Weather Alerts?

Weather Alerts offers a Monthly Premium subscription for $9.99, a Yearly Premium subscription for $49.99, and a lifetime option for $179.00. These provide enhanced features like phone call alerts and HD radar.

### How does Weather Alerts compare to official emergency alert systems?

Weather Alerts is designed to complement, not replace, official emergency alert systems. It provides additional notification methods and detailed information to help users stay informed.

### What types of severe weather alerts does Weather Alerts cover?

Weather Alerts covers over 80 types of alerts, including hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, winter storms, fires, heat, wind, and marine warnings.

### What data sources does Weather Alerts use?

Weather Alerts utilizes data from reliable sources such as the National Weather Service (NWS), the Storm Prediction Center (SPC), and NOAA to provide accurate information.

### Can I customize the alerts I receive with Weather Alerts?

Yes, Weather Alerts allows for extensive customization, including filtering alerts by state and time period, and choosing from over 80 customizable alert types in the Pro version.

### What devices is Weather Alerts compatible with?

Weather Alerts is optimized for iPhone and iPad devices, ensuring a seamless experience across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### How often is Weather Alerts updated?

The latest version of Weather Alerts is 1.0.8, and it was last updated on May 19, 2026, indicating regular maintenance and updates from the developer.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.9 — 2026-07-23

-Must faster screen load times

### 1.0.8 — 2026-05-19

Updated paywall and bug fixes.

### 1.0.7 — 2026-03-06

Bug Fixes

-Fixed an issue where expired alerts wouldn't display when no active alerts were present. The progressive fallback (today → yesterday → 48hrs → 7 days → 30/60/90 days → 6 months → 1 year) now works reliably across all alert categories.
-Fixed radar tiles showing "zoom level not supported" error when zooming in too far. RainViewer standard radar now caps at zoom 7, and HD radar/forecast/satellite/precipitation layers cap at zoom 12.


UI Updates

-New app icon
-Updated splash screen with new logo
-Updated header with new logo

### 1.0.6 — 2026-02-24

Bug Fix:
-Fixed canceled subscribers being locked out of premium features — users who canceled but still have time remaining on their subscription now correctly retain premium access until their billing period ends


Improvements:
-Redesigned Alert Preferences screen with improved UI for managing alert type selections
-Updated Post-Purchase Onboarding flow with refreshed design
-Enhanced Welcome Popup with better onboarding experience
-New Learn More Modal showcasing all supported alert types (tornado, severe thunderstorm, flash flood, hurricane, blizzard, winter storm, etc.)
-Improved expired alerts data fetching reliability
-Better active alert data context handling

### 1.0.5 — 2026-02-23

-Streamlined setup: Account creation and contact info are now on a single page for faster onboarding
-New alert types showcase: See the most popular severe weather alerts we monitor — from tornadoes to tsunamis — during onboarding and in the Learn More section
-Improved reliability: Alerts are now fetched with full pagination to ensure no warnings are ever missed during active weather events

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