Applications that show the weather are already common on modern cell phones, however, in some regions of the world, which suffer from many hurricanes and storms, having an app that generates storm and hurricane alerts can make a difference, always being ahead and preventing major problems.
Hurricane Monitor apps are iOS (iPhone) and Android apps that monitor adverse weather conditions, such as hurricanes and major storms. Although such phenomena are not very common in Brazil, it is recommended that those traveling abroad rely on these services during the season.
Best Storm and Hurricane Alert Apps
1- The Weather Channel [iPhone, Android]
Available for iPhone (apps.apple.com) and Android (play.google.com), The Weather Channel's official app displays the weather forecast for up to 15 days and provides real-time information on weather conditions in your area. In the event of a hurricane or other dangerous weather conditions, the app sends alerts to help users avoid problems, with safety advice. open air channel.
2- WeatherBug [iPhone, Android]
WeatherBug is free and available for iPhone (app.apple.com) and Android (play.google.com) and is the most complete. It offers weather coverage for up to 10 days and Doppler radar, available for selected regions of the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii), Canada and Mexico, as well as an area dedicated exclusively to hurricanes in real time, while another focuses on other extreme weather situations, for all of which it generates storm and hurricane alerts. It also informs you of traffic conditions in case you need to leave immediately.
3- NOAA Weather Radar Live
Available for iPhone (apps.apple.com) and Android (play.google.com), NOAA Weather Radar Live is also free and compiles data from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), the US agency for climate issues. It allows you to monitor the progress of a typhoon in real time and even offline, downloading the data to your phone's cache (only forecasts, in this mode nothing is updated). It alerts you to the storm's progress over the last hour and issues a safety alert.
4- Storm Shield [iPhone, Android]
Storm Shield, free for iPhone (app.apple.com) and Android (play.google.com), is not available in Brazil and only works in the United States, but it is a great tool for those planning to travel. It is entirely dedicated to monitoring and alerting you to extreme weather conditions such as storms and hurricanes, allowing you to choose what you want to monitor and report. In case of emergency, an audible alarm connected to the NOAA radio also sounds.
5- National Hurricane Center Data [iPhone]
iPhone only. Data from the National Hurricane Center (apps.apple.com ) is another Hurricane Monitor-centric app that provides weather conditions for the Atlantic, Pacific, and global oceans along with satellite imagery and other maps. It compiles forecasts for up to 5 days ahead and issues emergency alerts, and uses NOAA data. Data from the National Hurricane Center, however, is paid. It costs R$ 7.90.
6- My Hurricane
My Hurricane Tracker offers the most comprehensive tools available for monitoring tornadoes, hurricanes, tropical storms, and weather alerts. With a beautiful interface, you won’t be overwhelmed by a cluttered screen like other apps. We give you exactly what you need in an easy-to-understand format.
- interactive track map for each typhoon.
- NOAA forecast map and satellite images of the storm when available!
- Historical record of previous storms since 1851 (or 1949 for the Pacific).
- Receive weather alerts from the National Weather Forecast Service.
- push notifications for weather alerts or new storm formations!
- Automatic updates of radar, satellite and sea temperature images in the app!
- See NOAA's forecast for the next five days.
- Track a specific tornado by tapping the notification button and get notified whenever it's updated!