Best Tornado Alert Apps

221+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good tornado alert apps. We benchmark 221+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Top Picks for Tornado Alert

Emergency: Severe Weather App#1

Emergency: Severe Weather App by American Red Cross

Alerts, Maps, Radar & Shelters
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.8😐(6.1K ratings)
FreeAds
#70in Weather
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Stay safe during extreme weather and disasters with real-time alerts, interactive preparedness guides, and essential tools. This app provides official weather notifications, live maps, and helps locate shelters and services when you need them most.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy user interface
  • 👍 Accessible to the blind
  • 🚀 Sends immediate notifications
  • 👍 Keeps users informed about hazards

Room to Improve

  • 🔇 Notifications too loud even with volume down
  • 🔁 Repeated notifications for the same event
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate location tracking and alerts
Storm Shield#2

Storm Shield by Mosaic S.r.l.

Severe Weather Alerts & Radar
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.8😊(111K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#13in 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
The Weather Channel - Radar#3

The Weather Channel - Radar by The Weather Channel

Forecast Updates: Storms, Rain
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.8😞(5.9M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Weather
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
  • 📊 Detailed weather information
  • 🌤️ Helpful weather videos
  • 🌍 Weather for multiple locations

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find information
  • 🕰️ Slow app performance and loading times
  • 💸 Excessive ads and push for premium subscription

More Tornado Alert apps to explore

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Clime: NOAA Weather Radar Live
Clime: NOAA Weather Radar Live
Clime: NOAA Weather Radar Live
Tornado, Rain & Storm Alerts
Free

Get real-time radar, severe weather alerts, and accurate forecasts. This app provides detailed weather information, including precipitation, temperature, and wind, to help you stay informed and safe from approaching storms.

Real-time radar imagesSevere weather alertsPrecipitation forecast
☀️ Weather
(1M)
free with in-app purchases
5
Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath
Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath
Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath
Tornado Warnings and Alerts
Free

Receive instant alerts for tornado warnings and severe weather. Access detailed tornado data, interactive maps with various layers, and a historical archive. Learn about weather safety and understand alerts with educational guides.

Instant tornado warning alertsInteractive maps with radar and layersDetailed tornado data and historical archive
☀️ Weather
(1K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Tornado Warning & Tracker Live
Tornado Warning & Tracker Live
Tornado Warning & Tracker Live
Tracking Service Weather Radar
Free

This app provides real-time tracking of active tornado zones with live maps and severity levels. It offers instant alerts and detailed storm information, along with clear emergency steps to follow for safety before, during, and after a storm.

Track active tornado zonesLive maps with severity levelsInstant tornado alerts
🔧 Utilities
(64)
subscription
7
AccuWeather: Weather Forecast
AccuWeather: Weather Forecast
AccuWeather: Weather Forecast
Local radar & storm tracker
Free

Get real-time weather alerts and hyperlocal forecasts with proven accuracy. Track severe weather events like hurricanes and snowstorms with live radar and detailed updates. Plan your day and stay informed about conditions affecting your safety and activities.

Hyperlocal precipitation forecastsRealFeel® temperatureLive radar and storm tracking
☀️ Weather
(1.5M)
free with in-app purchases
8
NOAA Radar & Weather Forecast
NOAA Radar & Weather Forecast
NOAA Radar & Weather Forecast
Storm, Snow & Hurricane Radar
Free

Get hyper-accurate, real-time weather forecasts and radar maps with over 35 layers. Plan your days, weeks, or vacations with detailed hourly and extended forecasts, severe weather alerts, and tropical cyclone tracking.

35+ real-time weather layersTropical cyclone tracking14-day temperature and precipitation forecasts
☀️ Weather
(75K)
free with in-app purchases
9
MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar
MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar
MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar
Doppler, NOAA & NWS Forecasts
Free

Get animated weather radar for your current location with up to two hours of loop data. Receive hyper-local, minute-by-minute rain alerts up to an hour in advance. Overlay various weather and environmental data layers for a comprehensive view.

Animated weather radarHyper-local rain alertsWind and frontal boundary layers
☀️ Weather
(1.1M)
free with in-app purchases
10
My Hurricane Tracker & Alerts
My Hurricane Tracker & Alerts
My Hurricane Tracker & Alerts
Hurricane & Tornado Tracker
Free

Track hurricanes, cyclones, tropical storms, and weather warnings with interactive maps and real-time updates. Receive push notifications for severe weather and access historical storm data. The interface is designed for clarity and ease of use.

Interactive tracking mapsNOAA forecast map & satellite imageryHistoric storm search
☀️ Weather
(66K)
ad-supported
11
KSWO First Alert 7 Weather
KSWO First Alert 7 Weather
KSWO First Alert 7 Weather
by Gray Television Group, Inc.
Free

Get hyper-local weather updates with high-resolution radar and future radar to track severe weather. Receive current conditions, hourly and daily forecasts, and customizable alerts for your favorite locations.

250 meter radarFuture radarHigh resolution satellite imagery
☀️ Weather
(4.3K)
ad-supported
12
Local 3 Weather
Local 3 Weather
Local 3 Weather
by WRCB-TV
Free

Get real-time weather updates and forecasts for the Tennessee Valley. Features include current conditions, weekly forecasts, live radar with storm tracks, school closings, and traffic updates. Receive alerts for dangerous weather.

Current weather conditionsWeekly forecastsHigh-resolution radar with Storm Tracks
☀️ Weather
(14K)
ad-supported
13
SKAI - NOAA Weather Radar
SKAI - NOAA Weather Radar
SKAI - NOAA Weather Radar
Tornado & Hurricane Tracker
Free

Track storms, hurricanes, and lightning with real-time radar and severe weather alerts. Plan your day with hourly forecasts, precipitation outlooks, and detailed weather maps including air quality and wildfire tracking.

Real-time weather radarSevere weather alertsHourly and 10-day forecasts
☀️ Weather
(29K)
free with in-app purchases
14
WTVY-TV 4 First Alert Weather
WTVY-TV 4 First Alert Weather
WTVY-TV 4 First Alert Weather
by Gray Television Group, Inc.
Free

Get hyper-local weather updates with high-resolution radar and satellite imagery. Receive severe weather alerts and personalized forecasts for your favorite locations. Stay informed and safe with real-time weather data.

250 meter radarHigh resolution satellite imageryFuture radar
☀️ Weather
(3.9K)
ad-supported
15
WBRC First Alert Weather
WBRC First Alert Weather
WBRC First Alert Weather
by Gray Television Group, Inc.
Free

Get hyper-local weather updates with high-resolution radar and future radar to track severe weather. Receive current conditions, daily/hourly forecasts, and customizable alerts for your favorite locations.

250 meter radarFuture radar trackingHigh-resolution satellite imagery
☀️ Weather
(28K)
ad-supported
16
Storm Radar: Weather Tracker
Storm Radar: Weather Tracker
Storm Radar: Weather Tracker
Weather Radar & NOAA Alerts
Free

This app provides advanced weather radar and storm tracking with real-time alerts for rain, severe weather, and lightning. It offers detailed visualizations of weather patterns, future radar projections, and customizable map layers for tracking storms like hurricanes and tornadoes.

Expanded weather map layers (wind, lightning, tropical tracks)High-resolution single site radarAI Weather Assistant for real-time insights
☀️ Weather
(116K)
freemium
17
Storm Tracker°
Storm Tracker°
Storm Tracker°
My Weather & Tornado Radar
Free

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.

Live storm trackingDoppler radar for rain and snowNOAA weather warnings and alerts
☀️ Weather
(81K)
free with in-app purchases
18
WMTV15 First Alert Weather
WMTV15 First Alert Weather
WMTV15 First Alert Weather
by Gray Television Group, Inc.
Free

Get hyper-local weather updates with high-resolution radar and satellite imagery. Receive severe weather alerts and future radar predictions to stay informed about changing conditions. Customize forecasts for your favorite locations.

250 meter radarHigh resolution satellite imageryFuture radar predictions
☀️ Weather
(6.1K)
ad-supported
19
WBTV First Alert Weather
WBTV First Alert Weather
WBTV First Alert Weather
by Gray Television Group, Inc.
Free

Get hyper-local weather forecasts and real-time updates from Charlotte's most accurate meteorologists. Features include a powerful Doppler radar, customizable severe weather alerts, and the ability to track favorite locations.

Certified most accurate local forecastHourly and daily weather updatesHigh-resolution Doppler radar
☀️ Weather
(16K)
ad-supported
20
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

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