The Best Apps for Tracking Storms this Hurricane Season

Hurricane apps, apps for tracking storms, and weather apps are a dime a dozen lately. It seems like there’s a new “best of” list appearing every week as we enter hurricane season 2019. So, how can you cut through the noise and determine the best weather apps for South Florida? With the local hurricane experts at ASP Windows, of course. We’ve listed our top picks below – make sure to download them today and be prepared for tomorrow! 

 

Apps You Need for Hurricane Season 2019

These are our picks for the top five South Florida hurricane apps: 

 

Hurricane Tracker

Hurricane Tracker is considered the grandparents of all other apps for tracking storms. Released in 2009, and earning praise from CNN, it’s widely regarded as one of the best apps for hurricane season 2019. It works on iOS and Android, and you can find it in the App Store and Google Play. You can also get a web app version.

 

Get Hurricane Tracker 

 

Hurricane by American Red Cross

Hurricane by American Red Cross is a mix of a hurricane tracker and a real-time alert app. It provides alerts on all types of inclement weather – from hurricanes to earthquakes and more – in addition to giving helpful and practical safety advice. 

 

Get Hurricane by American Red Cross for iOS or Android 

 

National Hurricane Center Data

This hurricane app is released by the National Hurricane Center and uses NHC data and real-time tracking to ensure accurate and reliable information on storms. It also sits at 15 on the App Store Best Weather Apps list, so you know it’s good. There are some drawbacks though – National Hurricane Center Data is only available for iOS, and it costs $1.99. 

 

Get National Hurricane Center Data 

 

Hurricane Hound

Hurricane Hound is the Android response to National Hurricane Center Data. Only available on Google Play, and also with a $1.99 price tag, Hurricane Hound uses Google Maps to display storm patterns and movement. It also uses National Weather Service data to offer “possible danger” prediction areas.

 

Get Hurricane Hound

 

Hurricane Track – Storm Tracker App

Hurricane Track – Storm Tracker App uses data from 96 radar centers across the globe to provide real-time updates on storms. It also offers projected storm paths and GOES-16 satellite technology. Hurricane Track – Storm Tracker App is only available for iOS.

 

Get Hurricane Track – Storm Tracker

 

The Best Weather Apps You Should Download 

Weather Underground

Weather Underground is an all-purpose weather app. You can track storms or simply check the temperature outside and the chance of rain. Weather Underground offers two main apps, in addition to its incredibly comprehensive website. The Weather Underground gives you local weather data, while the WunderStation is an “all-inclusive weather dashboard.” Weather Underground is available for Apple and Android, but WunderStation is only available for Apple devices.

 

Get Weather Underground for iOS or Android

 

Get WunderStation

 

NOAA Weather Radar Live

NOAA Weather Radar Live is an app developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It’s perfect for hurricane season 2019 thanks to its combination of location search, map overlays, and accurate, detailed data. It’s available on the App Store and Google Play. The app is free, though there are in-app purchases you can use to add on to its functionality.  

 

Get NOAA Weather Radar Live for iOS or Android

 

ASP Windows Can Help You in The Hurricane Sea

 

There you have it – the best weather apps for hurricane season 2019. Pick your favorites, download them, and be prepared for whatever Mother Nature has in store. You can do the same for your home with impact windows and impact doors! Call ASP Windows today at (888) 782-8342 to get a free, customized quote.