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NOAA: Weather Radar & Forecast

Weather Alerts · Free download
B Tier
Good · #26 of 40
81
4.6★2.0K ratings
Free downloadprice
2mosince update

What is NOAA?

Weather Radar Live shows live precipitation radar, cloud cover imagery, and hourly and daily forecasts on interactive maps. It displays National Weather Service watches, warnings, and alerts on the map and can send push notifications for bookmarked locations. An optional premium subscription adds tools such as a hurricane tracker, lightning tracker, and 14-day forecast.

Pricing. NOAA: Weather Radar & Forecast is free to download on the App Store.

Good for

  • Checking whether rain or snow is approaching a saved location
  • Monitoring severe weather alerts for bookmarked places
  • Planning outdoor activities around sunrise, sunset, and the coming week's.

Screenshots

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Why this app is in B tier

NOAA scores 81 out of 100: rating 92, rating count 73, App Store search rank 60, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Weather Radar Live: Be Prepared, Stay Safe See it coming, stay a step ahead. Weather Radar Live delivers real-time weather data, severe weather alerts, and accurate forecasts, all in a user-friendly app. Stay Informed: Live Radar: High-resolution, interactive maps with vivid colors show rain, snow, and mixed precipitation in your area. Precipitation Forecast: Plan your day with a detailed precipitation map for the next 24 hours. Cloud Cover: See what's brewing above with clear satellite imagery. Customizable Views: Choose your preferred map background (standard, hybrid, satellite), search locations, and bookmark them for quick access. Keep Yourself Safe: Detailed Weather Alerts: Get all the information you need to stay safe during severe weather events. Push Notifications: Receive real-time alerts for bookmarked locations, including tornadoes, hurricanes, freeze warnings, and more. Interactive Alerts: Monitor National Weather Service watches, warnings, and alerts directly on the map. Tap for full details. View Comprehensive Weather Data: 24/7 Forecasts: Get hourly and daily forecasts for the next week. Current Conditions: See the current temperature, today's highs and lows, and

Compare in Weather Alerts

MeasureNOAAWBRC First Alert WeatherKFVS12 First Alert Weather
TierBBB
Score81 / 10081 / 10081 / 100
Rating4.6 ★4.8 ★4.7 ★
Ratings2.0K29.1K15.0K
Last update58d ago72d ago49d ago
PriceFree downloadFreeFree

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Where else it ranks

Questions about NOAA

Is the app free to use?

The app is free to download. The listing describes an optional Upgrade to Premium subscription with auto-renewal.

Does it cover locations outside the US?

Radar coverage includes the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Most weather data is listed as available worldwide, while NWS alerts apply within the US.

Does it send severe weather alerts?

Push notifications can cover bookmarked locations, including tornadoes, hurricanes, and freeze warnings. Alerts are also shown on the map, and tapping one gives full details.

Is NOAA free?

NOAA is free to download.

What is NOAA good for?

NOAA is built for checking whether rain or snow is approaching a saved location, monitoring severe weather alerts for bookmarked places, planning outdoor activities around sunrise, sunset, and the coming week's.. It sits in the weather alerts list on AppTierList.

Is NOAA worth it?

NOAA is B tier, ranked #26 of 40 weather alert apps with a score of 81 out of 100, from a 4.6 App Store rating across 1,951 ratings. Good, and 25 apps rank above it.

How does NOAA compare to WBRC First Alert Weather?

NOAA is B tier at 81; WBRC First Alert Weather is B tier at 81. They score the same. NOAA is free to download, WBRC First Alert Weather is free, with no in-app purchases.

How often is NOAA updated?

NOAA was last updated on 2026-08-25, 58 days ago.

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All the facts

Lists
Weather Alerts (B tier, #26) · Weather Radar (C tier, #37) · Weather (#160, beyond the tiered top)
Tier
B (Good)
Score
81 / 100
Rank in list
#26 of 40
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free download
App Store rating
4.6 out of 5
Number of ratings
1,951
Current version
(58 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Weather
Good for
Checking whether rain or snow is approaching a saved location, Monitoring severe weather alerts for bookmarked places, Planning outdoor activities around sunrise, sunset, and the coming week's.
Requires
iOS 16.2 or later
Size
180 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
2
Maker
unclaimed
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