Radar Alive Pro Weather Radar

Editor's Review

Radar Alive! is designed for serious meteorological users, especially storm chasers and weather enthusiasts. 📱 Written by a veteran storm chaser, this app delivers real-time weather radar data from all US states and Puerto Rico. You can watch tornadoes 🌪️, hurricanes 🌀, and other severe weather events live and in Level III detail.

The app allows you to monitor your local weather radar and see warnings directly on the map, accompanied by warning texts. A long press on the map enables you to quickly switch to the nearest Doppler radar. The METAR layer provides real-time weather conditions and observations. 📍

One of the standout features is the ability to track storm chasers and automatically report your position through Spotter Network, even when the app is running in the background. This makes it an invaluable tool for coordinated weather monitoring and reporting. 📡

Radar Alive! is suitable for a wide range of users, including storm chasers, professional meteorologists, emergency personnel, SKYWARN spotters, and anyone with a keen interest in weather. It offers a wide selection of US radar products at multiple tilt angles, including composite and base reflectivity, base and storm relative velocity, VIL, and hydrometeor classification. ⚠️

With an AllisonHouse subscription, you gain access to super-resolution radar data, an alternate source of radar data, and additional products such as lightning strikes ⚡, weather watches, local storm reports, and SPC Day 1 convective outlooks. This enhances the app's capabilities, providing even more detailed and timely information.

Advanced features include smart GPS usage to conserve battery power 🔋, network bandwidth conservation, and maps optimized for weather radars. The app also includes a full Spotter Network client, allowing you to display the positions of active Spotter Network users and report weather events. 📝

Extensive help is available within the app, and support is provided via email. Whether you're tracking tornadoes, monitoring hail, or just keeping an eye on local weather conditions, Radar Alive! provides the tools and data you need. ℹ️

Features

• Real-time weather radar from all US states

• Level III detail for accurate monitoring

• Displays severe weather warnings on the map

• METAR layer shows weather conditions

• Tracks storm chasers via Spotter Network

• Multiple radar products at various tilt angles

• Hydrometeor classification for precipitation type

• Customizable map with cities and roads

Pros

• Detailed Level III weather radar data

• Real-time tracking of storm chasers

• Customizable map with warnings and conditions

• Optimized for both phones and tablets

• Conserves battery and network bandwidth

• Offers super-resolution radar data with subscription

Cons

• Requires subscription for advanced features

• Background location tracking can impact privacy