National Weather Forecast Data Reviews

by The Crenz

Every time NationalWeatherForecastData is updated, I hope a long-term bug has been fixed, but it’s still there with 1.4.8. I open NationalWeatherForecastData in landscape mode on my iPad, and it shows me the summary. So far, so good. But if I then click on “hourly,” everything flips to portrait mode. Even worse, the only information available is wind speed and direction. The data above it is blank. This happens most of the time and is unique to NationalWeatherForecastData.

by Spoons896

This was my go to weather app after accuweather went to crap and only showed their over simplified forecast, but NationalWeatherForecastData has gone down hill in the last year or so. It used to be a simple app that showed the radars and forecast, now the radar maps are hidden and there are a bunch that are not really radar maps anymore they are predictive over lays and recently it has wildly incorrect, like it is telling me that it will be in the 90s and snowing for the next few days.

by Friend0fFriends

I live in Prescott Az. And my home is located in a higher elevation than where actual town is and the weather is different than town area. I thought by buying NationalWeatherForecastData I would get weather prediction on my location. Dark sky always gave the weather at my address. But with NationalWeatherForecastData. Not the case at all and weather discussion does not even have Prescott area on it. Very sorry I bought NationalWeatherForecastData, thought I was getting more than dark sky app but I guess not

by Bear Paw Ranch

I was bummed when NWS Now went off. They had clean and understandable tables and info. Even a meteorologically challenged person like me could get it.
I thought NationalWeatherForecastData would replace it. Not even close. Their radar satallite is streaming and it takes forever to download and you can do anything with it. The hourly section has a lot of data that is not user friendly to me. The only thing I keep it for is the NWS Discussion, which isn’t theirs anyway.

by Mostlymellow

I downloaded NationalWeatherForecastData about a week ago and then found out that hourly forecasts require the Pro version. But I didn’t see any price listed or detailed explanation of what this includes until after downloading. This needs to be clearly communicated up front.

After posting the above, I did receive a very quick response from the developer saying that they will consider my feedback for future updates. So I can say that I’m very impressed with the customer support!

However, paying an annual subscription fee is still asking a lot, for my specific weather app needs. Based on my experience with the free download, the forecast maps and current radar are rather slow to load compared to MyRadar. And for daily forecasts plus a while lot more, Weather Bug Elite fits very nicely with my needs and budget. The Living Earth app has spectacular graphics and thousands of forecasts worldwide. Those are the apps that I consider as my baseline for comparison. 🙂

by Brlund

I appreciate the ability to quickly view raw NWS data. That said, some simple charts is the data similar to what NWS provides on their website would be nice. More importantly, the lack of a current conditions pages seems like an oversight? For this to be an all-around useful weather app, I really want to be able to open NationalWeatherForecastData and see what the current conditions are. The next hour in the forecast page doesn’t match current conditions all the time. Please add a current conditions page

by Jpdenk

I love all the features, but it fails at its main function, that being forecasting weather where I live. I live in the south suburbs of Chicago but it keeps giving me a forecast for central Indiana and I can’t find any way to set my location manually.

Edit: I finally found how to get NationalWeatherForecastData to give me a forecast for where I live. There should be info on how to do this, maybe an FAQ to go to for basic operation questions, IMO. That’s the only reason I can’t give it 5 stars.

by GizmoGurk

Simple and clean. You won't get all the glitter of some weather apps but in exchange you get ease of navigation. Love the hourly forecast table with dew point, predicted precipitation, etc. - almost everything you'd want to know in one place! I do wish the row headers to the left of the hourly forecast table stayed in place rather than scrolling with the data, but that's a small thing.

by Bushman919

Houry forecast with dewpoint and windspeed and direction and other info all on one screen is extremely useful. Using dewpoint is a much better way to determine how humid it feels than RH and of course some other apps dont give you windspeed and direction so with this you can plan for windy days as well as temperature. The radar is a still radar, not animated but is still useful. The developer receives email and responds promptly to feedback and suggestions.

by CO Rose

NationalWeatherForecastData gives us accurate weather forecasts including expected snow fall levels, storm warnings, and up to the minute weather changes - vital for Colorado living. It’s so much more reliable than the competitors. Glad I found it!

by Zuikomc

This is the news behind the news. If you are a weather junkie, farmer, outdoorsman than you want to see the in-depth reports that only our weather service can provide

by Nealm7

This is the most straight forward weather app I have ever used. I’m an airline pilot so I get information from many weather sources. When I want to know what the weather is going to be on the ground, NationalWeatherForecastData is by far my favorite.

by Lynnharding

I had been a paying member of the Weather Underground from 2005 till whenever corporation that took it over put an end to that wonderful site. Their mobile app had become especially unworkable. This week I decided I could no longer tolerate the disgusting ads so I went looking for a small independent producer and I am very pleased with the results. I miss being able to go to the radar layer and watch the storms approach but I can still do that on my laptop. Maybe there is even a way to get radar on NationalWeatherForecastData?

by Rmsinsd

Much more data intensive app, with less superfluous fluff, which often disguises a lack of content. Excellent program! Coding is clean and efficient.

One wish: a landscape orientation option. I have NationalWeatherForecastData on both my iPhone and iPad. Landscape is my default viewing option on the latter.

by Cipherzerozero

I’ve found that NOAA has the consistently best weather forecasts, and I used to keep a browser tab open to see what was coming up. NationalWeatherForecastData relays the same local weather information and adds nearby station observations as well. NationalWeatherForecastData is a favorite, and I refer to it daily. Recommended!

by Llllllbbbbbb12345

Nothing but great things to report about NationalWeatherForecastData- it takes a while to get used to the map system, but otherwise it’s a straightforward way to get a daily weather report based on national data that’s more accurate than what Apple is giving you without putting (extra) money in the hands of questionable corporations.

by Concordia

Before I downloaded this weather app I had seven others and they all do several things. However, most only do one thing really well. NationalWeatherForecastData does everything well. It is absolutely the most accurate with regard to temperature at any given time during the day. I’ll probably end up deleting most and perhaps all of the weather apps and end up keeping this one as it is really all that I need.

by AZ Stark

I love all of the detailed information that’s available. I’ve especially gotten hooked on the hourly forecast as I use that to time my pool pump when we have a scheduled freeze at night. Had a small issue that turned out to be a setting on my phone but got great support in figuring it out and resolving it. Highly recommend this is your main source for weather information.

by Vvar6dog6of6nevermore

It is to my attention that this application is well detailed and constructed with precise software that keeps the numbers running smooth and efficient. Still need to dig deeper into the application as I am transitioning over from the desktop version from my online. I like that the forecast discussion is tabbed at the bottom that way I can read the forecast instead of being told the forecast. The devil is in the details😉

by W0rr¥Freeeeeee

It’s a really good app that I found to replace another app that was no longer updated for new ISO updates. I like NationalWeatherForecastData because it has a detailed text forecast, giving approximate times for precipitation or weather changes, versus horrible, meaningless graphics. It’s accurate and reliable.

by Tjwalter

I wish there was better visual summary of the seven day forecast. Then below would go into detail. It's more difficult to scroll through and read each day with small visual. Wish I could hide the map. Once I pick my location I feel I don't need to see the map any more and larger view of weather detail. I like data and hourly detail. The summary could be better presented

by One Of The Boys

Really enjoy using NationalWeatherForecastData. I find it to be one of the better weather info apps available. My only suggestion would be to make the legend a bit easier on my eyes. Differentiating the colors of the small squares is somewhat difficult for me.

by Puter_Guy

Simple and clean. You won't get all the glitter of some weather apps but in exchange you get ease of navigation. Love the hourly forecast table with dew point, predicted precipitation, etc. - almost everything you'd want to know in one place! I do wish the row headers to the left of the hourly forecast table stayed in place rather than scrolling with the data, but that's a small thing.

by Gypsy12208

I love your app it is very inclusive with many great options and it’s loaded with information that I had to compile from three different apps prior to finding NationalWeatherForecastData on AppAdvice. I would like to see the ability to adjust the opacity in the chart overlays because they obscure the underlying terrain/maps. Additionally I would like to have the ability to change the names of saved favorites. It would be most helpful to the user if NationalWeatherForecastData could be used in landscape mode; I use my iPad like a laptop with an attached Bluetooth keyboard so it’s very cumbersome to try to turn it 90° to use NationalWeatherForecastData .

by EricZeric

I have no use for the mainstream oversimplified weather apps, and have long preferred the state of the art NWS localized forecasts. NationalWeatherForecastData packages that data, especially the immensely valuable hourly charts, much better than the NOAA website on a phone browser. Very easy to find the spot forecast for nearby points, too - just tap on the map.

by Tiggrrrtwo

An app that has everything I’m looking for. Even though it’s ‘not for operational use’, I’m in Emergency Management and am always looking for the easiest and best sources for quick accurate information. For me in the NorthEast, NationalWeatherForecastData is the best!!!! Thank you for this!!

by SummitApps

Has just about every weather forecast data imaginable. Awesome app! One improvement would be if NationalWeatherForecastData would show the calculated "feels like" temperature, rather than trying to figure it out from the temperature, humidity and dew point.

by Zeadar

If you want the best data, the most complete data and the data that we citizens actually pay for...choose NationalWeatherForecastData. Support our scientists and not for profit companies. I love NationalWeatherForecastData and will use this exclusively. Thank you

by ID Duck

Great app just wish there was portrait mode for my iPad:)

Update, June 22, 2020
Was advised by developer newest update now includes landscape mode for iPad. Just updated & now works great! Highly recommend:)

by RJGoldsith

I searched for a weather app that would give me the whole story on the weather and not just pictures and temps. I love this one so far! It gives me a much better understanding than the picture apps do.