Storm Hunter WX

Storm Hunter WX Free App

Rated 4.59/5 (80) —  Free Android application by John McLaughlin Meteorologist

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About Storm Hunter WX

Developed in partnership with former KCCI-TV (Des Moines, IA) meteorologist John McLaughlin to provide a simplified display of advanced radar data and Safety Net Alerting to multiple locations with user-definable thresholds. McLaughlin pioneered the use of Doppler radar for severe storm tracking on Iowa television, working with Bob Baron of Baron Weather to develop and install the nation's first High Definition Doppler radar (VHDD) in 1995. Storm Hunter allows you the option to select notification as storms begin to produce lighting, hail, or rotation so you can be alerted even before official warnings are issued. Up to eight locations can be specified so you can make sure your loved ones know when dangerous weather approaches.

Storm Hunter includes five high resolution NWS radars covering Iowa. Select from radar intensity and velocity, plus one click threat delineation with the "Baron Button" breaking down storm cells into rain, hail and wind threats.

Storm Hunter's Future Scan product extrapolates storm cells from their current radar locations out to one hour including predicted decay or growth.

Detailed national radar will cover you across the United States, plus our "U.S. Severe Wind" product shows the areas of greatest wind shear as detected across the network of National Weather Service Doppler Radars. This tool is useful for quickly identifying rotation and damaging wind areas.

In addition to custom alerts, you can save multiple location for specific computer generated weather forecasts from the national weather prediction models. Forecast radar and rain/snow accumulations out to 24 hours and radar estimated rain totals are great features in the Storm Hunter app.

The Storm Hunter app is linked to the Iowa Storm Chasing Network for live streaming of severe weather events from the Storm Hunter Ford Escape chase vehicle and live radar analysis for significant tornado days.

Storm Hunter Weather is sponsored by the McLaughlin Family companies in Iowa, Including New Way Ford, New Way Auto Group, McLaughlin Imprint and Apparel and Hurricane Motorsports. Advertisement links include exclusive discounts on new and used automobiles and apparel for Storm Hunter users.

Meteorologist John McLaughlin says "The Storm Hunter app is a way for me to continue to share my passion for weather, even after my 31 year career on Iowa television ended due to a medical condition. Best of all, thanks to my family members financial support, the app is free to download and use. For that I am very grateful."

How to Download / Install

Download and install Storm Hunter WX version 3.17.809 on your Android device!
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Android package: stormhunterweather.android, download Storm Hunter WX.apk

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What are users saying about Storm Hunter WX

M70%
by M####:

Nice app

M70%
by M####:

Works great on my older Android phone. Fast, clean app. I love the hourly forecast slider and the radar/satellite composite lets me zoom in to street level!

O70%
by O####:

Decent app with potential. I ended up uninstalling because the national weather radar was simply not as good as others you can find such as NOAA's high definition radar. There is a ground clutter issue which confuses what is precipitation and what is not. If this gets fixed I'll come back. Until then, there are better options especially for people who don't stay put in Iowa.

X70%
by X####:

I just downloaded about 5 min later just delete the app doesn't have velocity and Baron Button in my location I live in Dallas Texas so keep this app on my wish list still using my radarscope I do have Baron critical weather app but I hope you can expand the products other cities in Tornado alley

M70%
by M####:

Poor radar motion performance, it was faster for me to go to local news station website to view radar in motion. The UI looks polished, ads weren't bad, but radar performance was my #1 objective. Nexus 6 Android 7.1.1

O70%
by O####:

Good, but I wish you could have more stuff like velocity radar in other states but everything else is awesome!

M70%
by M####:

Johnny Mac 'there is no place like home like Iowa'. So glad to have your application on my cell phone because I trust your experience, knowledge, and updates of Iowa's weather and the industry and knowing you personally from your day's here in the Metro area. Our mutual friend Mike Lozano should have this app as well. Keep us posted on your applications updates because knowing you it will only get better. Remember tornadoes only allowed in Green County.

M70%
by M####:

I am quite excited to have this app in my toolbox of weather tracking and chasing. It has everything I've been looking for in multiple different apps, wrapped up into one sweet package. The ads are not intrusive and I trust the sponsorship if I click on one, which is important to me because most apps have ads that can become bothersome and clicking on them can be a disaster.

K70%
by K####:

This is by and large my favorite weather app to date. There are a few features that has taken a little time to get used to and/or understand but it wasn't very hard. I've recomended it to everyone I know!

M70%
by M####:

This is a great app for keeping up to date on weather. Great design and lay out. Love the radar, you would have to pay a lot more for similar radars and this one is free. Thanks for making this great app and very happy to add it to my collection of weather apps. :)

A70%
by A####:

Great app! Highly recommended. Has advanced warning and detailed maps. Battery life is good even while use... Huge plus ! Small things: Could use name geolocation service & a better toast/menu service feel.

M70%
by M####:

Good looking app. Having only local radars in the Iowa area is an unfortunate negative.

C70%
by C####:

Absolutely love it. The slider to see the weather for a certain time is amazing and the radar is the best I've used in a long time.

M70%
by M####:

Love it. Have been a long time subscriber to Wunderground and Storm. Will now be using Storm Hunter WX more and more. I'd pay money for this.

S70%
by S####:

Thanks for the app, I just got this but so far it seems very well thought out. I like the way everything is layed out and very user-friendly. Definitely my go to weather application now.

M70%
by M####:

It's a really good app.. I do like the app overall.. but u need to put a wind velocity map for anywhere in the US. If it had a wind velocity map for where I lived I would have gave it 5 stars

M70%
by M####:

Love the app but have been having some flaws with it on my new phone. Otherwise it's wonderful!

M70%
by M####:

Loving this app, and I have them all including paid radar and weather apps and this as good or better, I especially like the alerts, this is a fairly new app and I am excited to see how it evolves.

M70%
by M####:

I do fireworks all summer. This looks like the one that I have been trying to find. Looking is over. Thanks for your time and effort you can be proud

M70%
by M####:

Having paid for other apps with far less features I would gladly pay for an ad free version maybe 1.99 per month or 9.99 yearly ?

M70%
by M####:

I love this app I told my family and friends they should get it

L70%
by L####:

Excellent. I like how all of the maps are with satellite imaging, can really pinpoint details with ease.

M70%
by M####:

Simply one of the best weather apps out there especially the storm tracks.

M70%
by M####:

Best app so far for weather

J70%
by J####:

Easy to use & understand. Great alert options too.

M70%
by M####:

My weather radio went off two full minutes before I got any kind of notification from this app

M70%
by M####:

Easy to understand and use. I trust this app completely considering the best weatherman around is associated with it.

Y70%
by Y####:

Awesome app! I don't even mind the ads, but I hope a paid version will happen so I can support you guys! Thanks for keep us informed and weather-aware!

W70%
by W####:

Awesome App! This is my new favorite weather app. I am continually fascinated by what it can do, Simple yet very informative. I have it customized to how I like it and my friends inform me they have all switched as well!

M70%
by M####:

If it's made from the best weather people out there then it must be good.. excited to have this to add to my weather spotter knowledge.. thanks again for making this app.

R70%
by R####:

Who better to trust with up-to-date and accurate weather information than John McLaughlin! Appreciation to the McLaughlin family for their support in making this app free to everyone.

M70%
by M####:

Great functionality but the UI could use an update. It looks very outdated.

P70%
by P####:

My new favorite weather app! So many options that give you a complete overview of weather conditions.

M70%
by M####:

Nice easy to use app, but I didn't expect anything less than that from an awesome meteorologist.

M70%
by M####:

Awesome weather source. The amount of information available is very impressive. The interface is intuitive and this is the first app I've found with storm cell information.

M70%
by M####:

Great app helps update all friendly ppl information is accurate. John is on it just wish I could chase with him

M70%
by M####:

You must accept the privacy policy before you can use the app, we're you can see the privacy policy ......"2. Privacy Policy. By using any of the Services, you are agreeing to the terms of Baron's privacy policy which is accessible from the Application. "

M70%
by M####:

Excellent app, but would like to see a paid, ad free version.

N70%
by N####:

I love this I'm a busy skywarn spotter and I need this app thank u Zach sharp and everyone els

M70%
by M####:

A great app!!! Thanks to the greatest meteorologist in the us!! Love it!!


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