Weather NOW: Live Storm Radar
What is Weather NOW?
Weather NOW is a weather app that shows live radar and forecasts, with the radar described as powered by official NOAA data. It includes hourly forecasts for 48 hours, a 14-day outlook, an interactive 3D Earth globe, air quality, pollen, UV index, and severe weather alerts. It also offers widgets and Apple Watch features.
Pricing. Weather NOW: Live Storm Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Planning outdoor events around when rain will arrive
- Tracking hurricanes, tornadoes, and storms in the US
- Checking air quality and pollen before going outside
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Why this app is in A tier
Weather NOW scores 88 out of 100: rating 93, rating count 84, App Store search rank 76, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Live weather radar powered by official NOAA data. See storms, hurricanes, and tornadoes the instant they form - with the same data sources trusted by professional meteorologists. From a passing thunderstorm to a multi-day hurricane, Weather NOW gives you live Doppler radar, pinpoint hourly forecasts, and an interactive 3D Earth that turns weather into something you can actually see and trust. Plan smarter. Travel safer. Stay ahead of every storm. WHY WEATHER NOW STANDS OUT - Hourly forecast for the next 48 hours, plus 14-day extended outlook - Live Doppler radar for temperature, wind, precipitation, and storms - Interactive 3D Earth globe with real-time weather layers - Air Quality Index (AQI) and pollen tracking for healthier days - UV index forecasts to protect your skin - Severe weather alerts before conditions change - Fast city search with smart suggestions - Premium widgets in multiple sizes for Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy BUILT FOR AMERICAN WEATHER - Hurricane season tracking for the Atlantic and Gulf coasts - Tornado Alley coverage with real-time storm rotation alerts - Air quality monitoring across the West - Winter storm forecasts for the Northeast and Midwe
Compare in Storm Tracking
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | A |
| Score | 88 / 100 | 89 / 100 | 85 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Ratings | 18.9K | 35.3K | 76.1K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | — | 3.6 ★ · 20 reviews | 4.3 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 4d ago | 6d ago | 10d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free + IAP | Free + IAP |
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Questions about Weather NOW
Where does the radar data come from?
The live Doppler radar is powered by official NOAA data, and it covers temperature, wind, precipitation, and storms.
What does Premium add?
The listing says Premium adds unlimited saved locations worldwide, full map layers, detailed charts, morning and evening notifications, and family sharing for up to six household members.
How is billing handled?
Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends, and unused free trial time is forfeited when you buy a subscription.
Is Weather NOW free?
Weather NOW is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Weather NOW good for?
Weather NOW is built for planning outdoor events around when rain will arrive, tracking hurricanes, tornadoes, and storms in the US, checking air quality and pollen before going outside. It sits in the storm tracking list on AppTierList.
Is Weather NOW worth it?
Weather NOW is A tier, ranked #12 of 29 storm tracking apps with a score of 88 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 18,945 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 11 apps rank above it.
How does Weather NOW compare to Ventusky?
Weather NOW is A tier at 88; Ventusky is A tier at 89. Ventusky ranks higher. Weather NOW is free to download, with in-app purchases, Ventusky is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Weather NOW updated?
Weather NOW was updated 4 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Storm Tracking
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 88 / 100
- Rank in list
- #12 of 29
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 18,945
- Current version
- (4 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Weather
- Good for
- Planning outdoor events around when rain will arrive, Tracking hurricanes, tornadoes, and storms in the US, Checking air quality and pollen before going outside
- Requires
- iOS 17.0 or later
- Size
- 89 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 33
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed