NOAA: Weather Radar & Forecast

I downloaded this app to check out the differences between what I always use, which is WeatherBug and this app. Well I have to say that this became a terrible experience when during set up I was prompted immediately for a one week trial with the option of a subscription. Plan 3.99 a month or $40 a year. Thinking I had a week to see if it was preferable to weather bug. I clicked on 40 a year. The app immediately charged my account the $40 no one week no options. Nothing I was charged immediately so unless you plan to download an inoperable app unless you buy something, don’t even try this. I canceled the subscription and I will make sure my bank does not pay this.

I got this app in a moment of panic when a family member texted me to say that a tornado had touched down a few towns over and was headed in my direction. I paid $40 for the year-long subscription thinking this was actually an app from NOAA. I was expecting timely updates so I could stay safe, but as the tornado moved closer toward my location, this app only said that it was raining and there was “low risk” in my town. It said nothing about a tornado watch, nor a tornado warning when the funnel cloud was spotted. If it hadn’t been for the tornado sirens in my town, I would’ve been totally unprepared and vulnerable when the tornado did come through. I checked the app again from the safety of my storm cellar to see that it still said the weather was simply raining. This app is a scam with potentially life-threatening consequences if it’s your only way of paying attention to local weather patterns. You’re better off buying an actual NOAA weather radio than this fraudulent app.

recently in August, I did a round-trip from Los Angeles to South Carolina and returning home, driving through many states. The event, hurricane Debbie was making its way up the coast and I was able to follow it daily to see if my travel plans had changed drastically. The value of this app is perfect for any traveler .