# Weather Informant > Comprehensive NOAA National Weather Service forecasts, alerts, and observations. (iPhone/iPad app by 911Weather.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-informant/id802517287 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [911Weather](https://appshunter.io/developer/802517290) - Category: Weather, Reference - Price: Free - Rating: 2.60/5 from 32 App Store ratings · 30 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.4 · 35 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-01-29 - Data updated: 2026-08-01 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-informant/id802517287/reviews.md ## What is Weather Informant? Weather Informant allows streamlined access and push notification of all NOAA National Weather Service forecast, watches, advisories, warnings observations, statements and discussions from all 122 Weather Forecast Offices and six specialty centers. This is the only application that allows access to all NWS products. It is quite simply NWS in an app ! The redundant database processes approximately 19,500 products per day. -All NOAA National Weather Service text forecasts, statements, discussions, observations, tables, matrices, collectives, watches, advisories and warnings -Valid Time Event Code (VTEC) displayed for all hazard products -View up to 72 hours of previous products (swipe) -Identifies your local NWS office based on current location (GPS). -Browse by individual NWS Office -Browse by active hazard type -Add favorites for any product -Customized favorites by product type, NWS office and keyword search -Enable push notification of any product favorite - Customized alert sounds -Favorite keywords are highlighted for easy viewing -Pinch zoom or zoom in and out - Hazards Around Me feature delivers active NWS watches & warnings specific to your current NWS zone based on your smartphone location (GPS). - Hazards Around Me utilizes background location services to track your current NWS zone based on lat/long and send you hazard notifications that are relevant to your current location.* *Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. ## Key features - Access all NOAA NWS products - Push notifications for weather alerts - View previous weather products - Identify local NWS office - Browse by office or hazard type - Customizable favorites and alerts - Hazards Around Me feature ## Recent user reviews (10 of 30) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-informant/id802517287/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Suddenly Kaput *2022-06-27, version 2.1.1* This has been my go-to weather app for a few years, but suddenly (June 2022) it seems to have gone offline. There is no word in support — either in-app or online — as to why the app is seemingly disconnected from all feeds. A $9.99 yearly subscription is mentioned in the Settings, but the link to Apple also seems to be dead. I suspect the app has been abandoned, at least for iOS. There hasn’t been an updated version for two years. ### 1/5 — Can’t subscribe *2022-05-24, version 2.1.1* I am a storm tracker and really need a reliable weather app with nation wide notifications. Other platforms are able to use this app but IOS seems to have been deserted by the dev team. I can not get the subscription to process and have tried multiple times. I even uninstalled and reinstalled the app, changed email address to verify again and attempted to contact the dev team with no response. Is the full version on IOS no longer avail?? ### 1/5 — I can’t subscribe. *2022-03-28, version 2.1.1* Every time I try to subscribe, I get a prompt that says “you will need to enter your Apple ID and password”, but there’s no option to do so. ### 1/5 — issue with purchasing *2022-03-07, version 2.1.1* wont let me purchase it keeps telling me i’ll be prompted to enter my apple id password ### 4/5 — Subscriptions costs? *2021-08-17, version 2.1.1* Trying to find out what it cost for subscription. I hope it’s a lifetime subscription but the app doesn’t come up with anything to find out the cost. I loath recurring subscriptions and wouldn’t purchase if that was the case.k App is good overall, in a way, better than IEBOT for same information. ### 3/5 — I cannot subscribe *2021-04-12, version 2.1.1* This used to be my absolute favorite weather app. However, I can no-longer subscribe to the service and whenever I try, it says "you will be propt to enter your apple ID password". Upon clicking okay, nothing happens. I really hope this issue gets resolved. ### 5/5 — Meteorologists’ Dream App *2020-12-31, version 2.1.1* Get an AFOS terminal on your device! All NWS products ready for viewing - or set alerts. There’s no better interface for true weather geeks. ### 2/5 — Frustrated *2020-06-29, version 2.1.1* Used to love this app. However, now I try to subscribe and it doesn’t do anything, much like others have described. ### 1/5 — Does not work *2020-06-17, version 2.1.1* I have been trying to subscribe for over a month now. Same error continues to pop up. Disappointed... ### 1/5 — Using WX Informant *2019-12-27, version 2.1* I really like this ap however it was free for a few months. I noticed I was not getting the alerts anymore. I tried to upgrade but it will not allow me to do so. It says redeem from apple when I try that nothing happens. I got the email and clicked the link and have tried everything. I really wish I could get this working. My wife tried also om her phone no luck. ## Frequently asked questions about Weather Informant ### What kind of weather information does this app provide? This app provides access to all NOAA National Weather Service text forecasts, statements, discussions, observations, tables, matrices, collectives, watches, advisories, and warnings. It aims to be a comprehensive source for NWS data, offering detailed information directly from the source. ### How does the app notify me about weather hazards? The app offers push notification capabilities for any product you favorite. The 'Hazards Around Me' feature specifically utilizes background location services to track your current NWS zone and send you relevant hazard notifications based on your smartphone's GPS location. ### Is this app free to use? Yes, based on the provided information, this application is free to use and does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements. ### Can I view past weather information? Yes, you can view up to 72 hours of previous weather products by swiping. This allows you to review historical forecasts, observations, and alerts. ### How does the app determine my local weather office? The application identifies your local NWS office based on your current location using your smartphone's GPS. This ensures that the weather information you receive is relevant to your specific geographical area. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.1.1 — 2020-01-04 Fixed issues with subscriptions ### 2.1 — 2019-08-07 - Weather graphics are displayed on applicable NWS products (SPC, WPC, NHC) - Messages feature to inform about the last news related to the app - Implementation of a premium feature subscription (In-app purchase) - Added tutorial with detailed explanation of each feature - Added settings for the date/time formats - Added settings to see the products in UTC or local timezone - Better integration with social media for sharing - Pin offices for quick access - Ability to favorite state-wide products ### 2.0 — 2019-05-16 - Weather graphics are displayed on applicable products (SPC, WPC, NHC) - Messages feature to inform about the last news related to the app - Implementation of a subscription system - Added tutorial with detailed explanation of each feature - Added settings for the date/time formats - Added settings to see the products in UTC or local timezone - Better integration with social media for sharing - Pin offices for quick access - Ability to favorite state-wide products ### 1.3 — 2016-03-25 - New Hazards Around Me feature delivers active NWS watches & warnings specific to your current NWS zone based on your location (GPS). Avoids over warning from neighboring zones or counties. - Hazards Around Me utilizes background location services to track your current NWS zone based on lat/long and send you hazard notifications that are relevant to your current location. ### 1.1 — 2015-05-23 Added Hazards Near Me feature to the Browse by Hazard section of the app. This takes your current location, identifies the office/offices that serve the current county you are currently in and lists all VTEC products from the office/offices. ## Apps similar to Weather Informant | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Wind Speed Forecast App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-speed-forecast-app/id1471756069) | 4.7 (4,082) | Free | Weather | | [weatherUSA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherusa/id6447687184) | 4.6 (11) | Free | Weather | | [Storm NOAA Radar: Weather 24](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-noaa-radar-weather-24/id6444289836) | 4.6 (192) | Free | Weather | | [KOMU 8 Weather](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/komu-8-weather/id603720417) | 3.6 (54) | Free | Weather | | [EverythingWeather](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everythingweather/id6736664582) | 4.8 (1,210) | Free | Weather | | [NOAA Alerts Weather](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-alerts-weather/id1475655436) | 3.5 (14) | Free | Weather | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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