NOAA Live Weather Radar
- iPhone
- iPad
What is NOAA Live Weather Radar?
NOAA Live Weather Radar is a Weather app that shows live local radar maps with real-time weather alerts, storm trackers, and rain alerts. Its weather updates come directly from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and users can layer maps for wind, rain, snow, and more. Full hurricane tracking, real-time storm alerts, and advanced weather insights are described as premium features under a subscription.
Pricing. NOAA Live Weather Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Checking live local radar before heading out for a run
- Tracking hurricanes and tornadoes during severe weather
- Planning a trip with local forecasts and weather maps
Screenshots
Why this app is in A tier
NOAA Live Weather Radar scores 85 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 74, App Store search rank 86, update recency 85. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Stay ahead of the weather with NOAA Live Weather Radar - your trusted companion for real-time forecasts, storm alerts, and hurricane tracking! "The app provides up-to-date information specific to my location. Exactly what I need when the networks just keep replaying the same news over and over." "This app is perfect! It lets users view several different perspectives in no time. I love mapping relative humidity - from freezing to extremely hot conditions, I can see it all my way. I find the readings to be accurate, on point, and very reliable." Get instant updates with a live local radar map, layered with real-time weather alerts, storm trackers, and rain alerts. Whether you’re preparing for sunshine, rain, snow, or severe storms, our NOAA weather radar keeps you informed and ready. Track hurricanes and tornadoes effortlessly with our powerful storm tracker live radar, and plan your outdoor adventures with confidence using our live weather radar forecast and local weather maps. Key Benefits: Real-time live radar maps to monitor current weather conditions Hurricane tracker and storm radar alerts for early warnings Storm and rain alerts to keep you one step ahead Reliable wea
Compare in Storm Tracking
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | A |
| Score | 85 / 100 | 87 / 100 | 84 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Ratings | 2.4K | 2.5K | 369K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | — | — | 3.6 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 153d ago | 71d ago | 8d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free + IAP | Free + IAP |
Alternatives
See all 28 ›Where else it ranks
- Best Weather Alert AppsA tier, #19, score 84
- Best Weather Radar Appslisted, beyond the tiered top, score 77
- Best Weather Appslisted, beyond the tiered top, score 63
Questions about NOAA Live Weather Radar
Is the app free to use?
The app is free to download. Premium features such as full hurricane tracking, real-time storm alerts, and advanced weather insights are offered through a subscription.
What does the subscription cost?
The listing states a 3-day free trial, then renewal weekly for $5,99. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy links are provided in the listing.
Where does the weather data come from?
The app provides weather updates directly from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Is NOAA Live Weather Radar free?
NOAA Live Weather Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is NOAA Live Weather Radar good for?
NOAA Live Weather Radar is built for checking live local radar before heading out for a run, tracking hurricanes and tornadoes during severe weather, planning a trip with local forecasts and weather maps. It sits in the storm tracking list on AppTierList.
Is NOAA Live Weather Radar worth it?
NOAA Live Weather Radar is A tier, ranked #14 of 29 storm tracking apps with a score of 85 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 2,430 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 13 apps rank above it.
How does NOAA Live Weather Radar compare to Weather Scope?
NOAA Live Weather Radar is A tier at 85; Weather Scope is A tier at 87. Weather Scope ranks higher. NOAA Live Weather Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases, Weather Scope is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is NOAA Live Weather Radar updated?
NOAA Live Weather Radar was last updated on 2026-05-22, 153 days ago.
All the facts
- Lists
- Storm Tracking (A tier, #14) · Weather Alerts (A tier, #19) · Weather Radar (#44, beyond the tiered top) · Weather (#190, beyond the tiered top)
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 85 / 100
- Rank in list
- #14 of 29
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 2,430
- Current version
- (153 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Weather
- Good for
- Checking live local radar before heading out for a run, Tracking hurricanes and tornadoes during severe weather, Planning a trip with local forecasts and weather maps
- Requires
- iOS 17.0 or later
- Size
- 302 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · ranking · how it is computed