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Best Thunderstorm Warnings Apps

217+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated May 2026

Looking for free thunderstorm warnings apps? 17 of our 217+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Top Picks for Thunderstorm Warnings

Storm Shield#1

Storm Shield by Mosaic S.r.l.

Severe Weather Alerts & Radar
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.8😊(111K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#14in Weather
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Receive precise, location-based severe weather alerts for tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and more. Get voice and push notifications, view radar maps, and access forecasts. Optional premium features offer advanced radar imagery and lightning alerts.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fastest weather alerts
  • 📡 Accurate radar and forecasts
  • 🔔 Customizable alerts and notifications
  • 💻 Simple and easy to use interface

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Subscription model for advanced features
  • 🔇 Loud and disruptive alerts
  • 🕰️ Delayed alerts compared to other apps
Storm Tracker°#2

Storm Tracker° by Impala Studios B.V.

My Weather & Tornado Radar
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.6😐(81K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#63in Weather
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Track severe weather events like storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes with real-time radar and forecasts. Get NOAA alerts for floods and other hazards. Monitor weather patterns up to 10 days in advance.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
  • 🔍 Detailed radar imagery
  • 💡 Helpful storm tracking features
  • 👍 Easy to use interface

Room to Improve

  • 🔔 Excessive notifications and alerts
  • 💰 Paywall for advanced features
  • 📺 Intrusive ads
My Lightning Tracker & Alerts#3

My Lightning Tracker & Alerts by JRustonApps B.V.

Live Lightning Map & Tracker
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.8😊(63K ratings)
FreeAds
#16in Weather
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Monitor global lightning strikes in near real-time on a live map. Receive alerts for nearby storms and view historical strike data. Track weather radar and share strike information with friends.

What We Love

  • 👍 Accurate lightning tracking
  • 🚀 Real-time notifications
  • 💡 Customizable alert radius
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Delayed or missed notifications
  • 🐛 Radar feature issues (static, missing tiles)
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

More Thunderstorm Warnings apps to explore

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Lightning Alarm
Lightning Alarm
Lightning Alarm
by Infoplaza B.V
Free

Receive timely notifications about approaching thunderstorms and lightning strikes in your vicinity. This app provides accurate lightning detection and displays real-time information on a map, ensuring safety during outdoor activities.

Real-time lightning detectionApproaching storm notificationsLightning distance display
☀️ Weather
(883)
free with in-app purchases
5
The Weather Channel - Radar
The Weather Channel - Radar
The Weather Channel - Radar
Forecast Updates: Storms, Rain
Free

Get accurate daily and hourly weather forecasts, including severe storm alerts and air quality index. Plan up to 15 days in advance with personalized weather tracking and live radar maps.

Daily and hourly forecastsLive Doppler radar mapsSevere weather alerts
☀️ Weather
(5.9M)
free with in-app purchases
6
WeatherFront - Radar & Models
WeatherFront - Radar & Models
WeatherFront - Radar & Models
Radar, Models, Warnings & More
Free

This app offers advanced weather monitoring with a focus on detailed model data, radar, and satellite imagery. It provides intuitive navigation for global or local forecasts, offline map capabilities, and seamless transitions between various weather products to keep you informed and prepared.

Dynamic model viewing with zoom and panSeamless transitions between radar, satellite, and model dataDetailed basemaps and offline map downloads
☀️ Weather
(335)
free with in-app purchases
7
WeatherBug: Weather Forecast
WeatherBug: Weather Forecast
WeatherBug: Weather Forecast
Live Local Radar, Storm Alerts
Free

Get accurate, real-time weather forecasts and severe storm alerts powered by a global professional weather network. Visualize conditions with interactive maps, track lightning, and stay informed about pollen, air quality, and more.

Real-Time Pinpoint ForecastsEnhanced Interactive MapSevere Weather Alerts
☀️ Weather
(2.2M)
free with in-app purchases
8
NOAA Weather Radar Live Map
NOAA Weather Radar Live Map
NOAA Weather Radar Live Map
Hurricane Tracker, Rain Alarm
Free

Get real-time weather forecasts, severe weather alerts, and detailed weather maps. Track storms, hurricanes, and precipitation with hourly and daily predictions. Stay informed about air quality, wind, and temperature for your location and worldwide.

Real-time weather radar mapsHourly and daily forecastsSevere weather alerts (tornadoes, hurricanes)
☀️ Weather
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Thunderstorm-Local Weather
Thunderstorm-Local Weather
Thunderstorm-Local Weather
Real-Time Weather
Free

Get instant, accurate weather updates and forecasts for your precise current location. This app automatically detects where you are to provide hyper-local conditions and predictions, ensuring you're always prepared for the sky's changes.

Real-time weather updatesHyper-local forecastsAutomatic location detection
☀️ Weather
(1)
ad-supported
10
WSFA First Alert Weather
WSFA First Alert Weather
WSFA First Alert Weather
by Gray Television Group, Inc.
Free

Get hyper-local weather information with high-resolution radar and satellite imagery. Receive severe weather alerts and detailed forecasts for your saved locations or current position.

250 meter high-resolution radarFuture radar trackingHigh-resolution satellite imagery
☀️ Weather
(22K)
ad-supported
11
CARROT Weather: Alerts & Radar
CARROT Weather: Alerts & Radar
CARROT Weather: Alerts & Radar
Local Forecasts & Live Maps
Free

This app provides hyper-accurate local weather forecasts with a unique personality. It offers detailed current, hourly, and daily predictions, along with engaging features like secret locations and achievements. Premium subscriptions unlock advanced data sources, notifications, and customization options.

Humorous weather personalitiesAccurate hourly and daily forecastsGamified activities and achievements
☀️ Weather
(86K)
subscription
12
DWD WarnWetter
DWD WarnWetter
DWD WarnWetter
Aktuelle Warn- und Wetterlage
Free

Get current weather warnings and detailed forecasts for Germany. Offers real-time alerts for natural hazards, severe weather, and customizable notifications. Includes advanced features like thunderstorm tracking and user-submitted observations.

Current warning situation for GermanyFavorites function for locationsConfigurable warning elements and levels
☀️ Weather
(34)
free with in-app purchases
13
Weather Scope: NOAA Radar Live
Weather Scope: NOAA Radar Live
Weather Scope: NOAA Radar Live
NOAA Weather Radar, Hurricanes
Free

Access detailed weather tracking powered by NOAA data. Get real-time updates, forecasts up to 10 days, and alerts for precipitation, lightning, and hurricanes. Features include air quality monitoring and aviation tracking.

Real-time NOAA weather radar10-day forecastsMinute-by-minute precipitation forecast
☀️ Weather
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases
14
KXAN Weather
KXAN Weather
KXAN Weather
by LIN Television Corporation
Free

Get hyper-local and national weather forecasts with advanced radar. Receive personalized severe weather alerts and track storms in real-time. Stay informed about current conditions and video forecasts for your area and beyond.

Live interactive radar with layeringSevere weather alerts with audio cuesAccurate hour-by-hour forecasts
☀️ Weather
(8.4K)
free
15
Weather Radar - Ora Channel
Weather Radar - Ora Channel
Weather Radar - Ora Channel
NOAA Network & Storm Tracker
Free

Get real-time weather updates with a live radar map, storm tracker, and accurate forecasts. Receive severe weather alerts for storms, hurricanes, floods, and fires. Plan better and stay safe with detailed weather information.

Live NOAA radar mapsHourly and 10-day forecastsSevere weather alerts
☀️ Weather
(250K)
free with in-app purchases
16
KTTC First Alert Weather
KTTC First Alert Weather
KTTC First Alert Weather
by Gray Television Group, Inc.
Free

Get hyper-local weather information with high-resolution radar and satellite imagery. Receive severe weather alerts and detailed forecasts for your favorite locations or current position.

250 meter radarFuture radarHigh resolution satellite imagery
☀️ Weather
(4K)
ad-supported
17
RadarScope
RadarScope
RadarScope
Professional weather radar
$9.99

Visualize professional-grade weather radar data with advanced tools for meteorologists, storm spotters, and enthusiasts. Access real-time radar information, severe weather alerts, and historical data with optional subscription tiers for enhanced capabilities.

Single-site radar data visualizationSevere weather alerts and warningsNWS-generated storm tracks
☀️ Weather
(2.6K)
free with in-app purchases
18
My Lightning Tracker Pro
My Lightning Tracker Pro
My Lightning Tracker Pro
Live Storm Tracker & Alerts
$4.99

Monitor global lightning strikes in near real-time with detailed maps and historical data. Receive timely alerts for nearby storms and share strike information with friends. Track weather radar for incoming conditions.

Global lightning strike detectionReal-time storm monitoringLightning strike history
☀️ Weather
(5.9K)
free with in-app purchases
19
WeatherBug Elite
WeatherBug Elite
WeatherBug Elite
Local Weather, Radar, Maps
$49.99

Access hyper-local weather forecasts, real-time radar, and severe weather alerts powered by a global professional weather network. Visualize conditions with 18 weather maps and track lightning, hurricanes, fires, and pollen levels. Get fast, accurate weather information for your daily needs.

Real-time pinpoint forecastsInteractive weather mapsSevere weather alerts
☀️ Weather
(29K)
free
20
Local Weather Radar & Forecast
Local Weather Radar & Forecast
Local Weather Radar & Forecast
Storm Warning & Tracker Alerts
Free

Get real-time local weather updates, including breaking news and traffic information for the USA and worldwide. Features include Doppler radar, hourly forecasts, hurricane tracking, and live transit alerts. Stay informed with weather station capabilities right in your pocket.

Local forecast and conditionsSatellite maps and Doppler radarHourly temperature timeline
☀️ Weather
(34K)
ad-supported