Editor's Review
Dive into the world of precise and localized weather forecasting with NOAA Weather! ☀️ This app delivers accurate weather information right to your fingertips, ensuring you're always prepared, whether you're hiking, climbing, or just planning your day. 🏞️
Key Features:
📍 Localized Point Forecasts: Using NOAA point forecasts from your GPS location, this app provides the most localized weather data available. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who need more than just city-level accuracy! 🗺️
📱 Intuitive Interface: Enjoy a no-nonsense, easy-to-use interface that presents weather data in a clear and visually appealing manner. 🤩 As Android Central says, it's "done well and great looking!"
📡 Animated Radar: Track weather patterns with the animated radar feature, giving you a dynamic view of approaching storms. ⛈️
⏰ Hourly Forecasts: Plan your day with confidence using detailed hourly forecasts, ensuring you're always one step ahead. 🗓️
🌡️ Current Conditions: Get real-time updates on current weather conditions, so you know exactly what to expect. ☀️🌧️
🏠 Home Screen Widgets: Access basic weather information directly from your home screen with a variety of widget sizes. No need to even open the app! Widgets include current temperature, conditions and location name.
⚠️ Important Note: This app is exclusively available in the US and does not support severe weather alerts. However, NOAA provides this service directly through cell carriers. Learn more at https://www.weather.gov/wrn/wea.
🤔 Permissions Explained:
The app requires location permission for accurate weather data and uses Google Maps for cached map tiles, which requires photo/media/files permission (though it doesn't access your personal files). All permissions are listed in the Android manifest for transparency.
❓ FAQ:
Got questions? Check out the FAQ at http://graniteapps.net/noaaweather/faq.html for more information. If you have any further questions or problems contact me via email.
This is the ad-supported free version of NOAA Weather. Upgrade to remove ads and the 3 saved locations restriction.
Stay Connected:
Follow NOAA Weather on Twitter: https://twitter.com/noaa_weather
Join the Beta Channel for the newest features: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.nstudio.weatherhere.free
Download NOAA Weather now and experience the best in localized weather forecasting! 🚀
Features
Forecasts based on your GPS location
Animated radar for tracking weather patterns
Hourly forecast for detailed planning
Current conditions displayed clearly
Widgets for quick homescreen access
Manual location entry option available
Forecast discussion via the menu button
Uses NOAA point forecasts for accuracy
Pros
Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
Accurate and localized weather forecasts
Provides animated radar and hourly forecasts
Offers widgets for homescreen weather information
Uses NOAA point forecasts for precise data
Cons
Only available in the US
Does not support severe weather alerts/notifications