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WindAlert: Wind & Weather Map

Weather Maps · Free + IAP
A Tier
Excellent · #11 of 30
84
4.8★4.7K ratings
Free + IAPprice
5dsince update

What is WindAlert?

WindAlert is a Weather category app that shows wind speed, wind direction, and local observations from proprietary Tempest Weather Systems and public stations. It also includes forecasts from several public models, radar, live and forecast wind maps, and customizable wind alerts. The listing also mentions tides, waves, sunrise and sunset, and historical wind statistics.

Pricing. WindAlert: Wind & Weather Map is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Checking wind before drone flights or small aircraft use
  • Monitoring wind for kayaking, surfing, or running
  • Tracking local conditions for gardening, farming, or hauling

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Why this app is in A tier

WindAlert scores 84 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 77, App Store search rank 63, 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

WindAlert gives you the weather in your neighborhood, from observations onsite or right next door, get the most accurate wind speed and wind direction. With over 90,000 proprietary Tempest Weather Systems deployed, receive real-time local weather right where you are. Advanced forecasts provide the most accurate Nearcast predictions to our customers. Beyond our unmatched proprietary weather, we supplement with weather sources from government agencies including NOAA and NWS, and bring in reports from AWOS, ASOS, METAR, and even CWOP. Radar, forecast, and live wind map, along with customized point alerting are included to provide a broad view of the weather. Download WindAlert for: - Neighborhood weather observations from proprietary Tempest Weather Systems along with all public domain reports (NOAA, NWS, METAR, ASOS, CWOP) including all major airports creating over 125,000 unique stations in one focused wind app. - Our exclusive Tempest Weather Systems with haptic rain sensors, sonic anemometers, along with local barometric pressure sensors provide ground truth observations. - Apple Watch compatibility - Live wind from our stations support a better windy conditions flow map - a

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Latest ratings · 180d—2.8 ★ · 20 reviews4.2 ★ · 20 reviews
Last update5d ago12d ago8d ago
PriceFree + IAPFree + IAP$5.99

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Where else it ranks

Questions about WindAlert

Is WindAlert free to use?

It is free to download.

Does WindAlert work with Apple Watch?

The description lists Apple Watch compatibility.

What data sources does WindAlert use?

It uses proprietary Tempest Weather Systems stations plus public reports from NOAA, NWS, METAR, ASOS, and CWOP. Forecasts draw on public models including HRRR, NAM, GFS, CMC, and ICON.

Is WindAlert free?

WindAlert is free to download, with in-app purchases.

What is WindAlert good for?

WindAlert is built for checking wind before drone flights or small aircraft use, monitoring wind for kayaking, surfing, or running, tracking local conditions for gardening, farming, or hauling. It sits in the weather maps list on AppTierList.

Is WindAlert worth it?

WindAlert is A tier, ranked #11 of 30 weather map apps with a score of 84 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 4,717 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 10 apps rank above it.

How does WindAlert compare to RainViewer?

WindAlert is A tier at 84; RainViewer is A tier at 87. RainViewer ranks higher. WindAlert is free to download, with in-app purchases, RainViewer is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is WindAlert updated?

WindAlert was updated 5 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
Weather Maps
Tier
A (Excellent)
Score
84 / 100
Rank in list
#11 of 30
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free + IAP
App Store rating
4.8 out of 5
Number of ratings
4,717
Current version
(5 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Weather
Good for
Checking wind before drone flights or small aircraft use, Monitoring wind for kayaking, surfing, or running, Tracking local conditions for gardening, farming, or hauling
Requires
iOS 15.0 or later
Size
136 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
5
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
As data
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