Tempest Weather

Tempest Weather

By WeatherFlow

  • Category: Weather
  • Release Date: 2017-10-05
  • Current Version: 5.23
  • Adult Rating: 4+
  • File Size: 40.34 MB
  • Developer: WeatherFlow
  • Compatibility: Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
Score: 4.03439
4.03439
From 378 Ratings
Free On itunes

Description

This app requires the Tempest sensor device, which is available to buy separately. Need to set up and configure your Tempest Weather System? The Tempest app will walk you through a few simple steps, including connecting your home’s WiFi network. Once you’re up and running the app will quickly become your go-to for real-time weather conditions, lightning and rain alerts, and the most accurate forecast for your location - guaranteed. Data available in the Tempest app includes: Temp, humidity, dew point, feels like, heat index Barometric pressure, sea-level pressure, trends Lightning detection and alerts up to 40 km Wind, UV, solar irradiance Rain rate, accumulation, rain onset alerts 10-day forecast Historical weather data graphs Smart Home Ready: Use this app to save time, energy, and water by integrating with popular smart home and irrigation services. Use your weather data to optimize heating and cooling, adjust your irrigation schedule, and alert your family when lightning storms approach. Tempest is compatible with Google Assistant, Rachio, IFTTT, Siri, Alexa, Homey, and many more. Weather Geek Worthy: The Tempest device features an all-in-one sensor and long-range wireless connectivity (1000ft), sonic anemometer, and haptic rain sensor, but it is far more than just a cutting-edge piece of hardware. Each Tempest leverages WeatherFlow-Tempest’s patented Nearcast Technology™, which feeds real-time observed weather data from your backyard into a machine learning system to dramatically improve forecast accuracy where it matters most. Completely Customizable: Tempest’s open API and shareable data enable third-party use, with built-in publication to desktop software and online services.

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Reviews

  • App is glitchy

    1
    By Bubba traveler
    Half the time you need to force close and reopen to get readings from your PWS especially for rainfall and no support from developers.

  • Weak software, haptic rain and sonic wind are “meh”

    3
    By Jwehman
    So, this is a review of the Weather Flow software. But I will say that I am singularly unimpressed with the Tempest rain sensor (haptic) and wind speed/direction (sonic). Owning weather stations since 2000, I know what works. Tempest doesn’t fit the bill…not for me. But anyway, the software is pretty weak also. It is not very well thought out. Like - it provides data, sure. But not much more. The graphs are a joke, and the data is provides is not coherently organized. I feel like they don’t even consult users or look at other successful apps to see what works and what doesn’t. There’s not map of local stations, the day’s high temp isn’t shown, the main page is just not well planned out. Anyway - I got it so I could connect it to my lawn watering setup…otherwise I would can the whole setup and go back to Davis Vantage Pro 2.

  • App doesn’t reconnect (display use case)

    3
    By Chorlari
    Given the slightest bump in traffic or network and the app stops getting new data until it is restarted. This is used on a tablet for continuous display, so I have to force close the app often. I wish the app would automatically try to reconnect after data stops for any reason.

  • Constantly crashes on Apple Watch, complications never update

    1
    By N1ck08C@5c@d1ng
    The Tempest app for Apple Watch is egregious. It crashes almost every time I open it (even on my Apple Watch Ultra 2) and the complications never update. Developers, if you are reading this, please fix this issue for Apple Watch users. I really like my Tempest weather station, and I (along with others) would appreciate having a stable app on our watches to view the weather conditions.

  • IOS 18 update

    3
    By McWoods55
    I lost my favorite widget from any app I have. on the update. On my widget screen there was an all inclusive widget that showed if it was raining and how much rain we had gotten. I really liked that and now it’s gone 🥲. It doesn’t handle mists or light rains well but everything else is spot on. If these two things were fixed it would be a solid 10 out of 5.

  • Paid $300 for the hardware, software is hidden

    1
    By tmdaman
    The hardware is $300 but when I open the app, there is no way to display that data. Instead, it shows you the general weather. If you click another button, you can EVENTUALLY get to the weather station that you just dropped $300 for, but there is no display upon opening the app. This could EASILY be fixed with a setting that says “ what would you like to display when opening the app: the weather or your weather station data” such a shame Update: App developer replied saying the weather shows is from my station. Clearly the person replying does not use the app. it is in fact, not from my station, but an aggregative data which it clearly says when you open. For example, how can my personal station “predict” weather for the next 10 days. That’s not possible. Get better product support people that have actually use the app! unfortunately, this review will go nowhere because the person receiving the interview is the problem and there’s no way to get in contact with the company itself.

  • Forecasts are totally wrong

    1
    By HiloPlantman
    Overall I am disappointed by both the app and the sensor. There’s no AI in this app whatsoever, it has never learned anything about how badly wrong the forecasts are and never adjusted the forecasts. I don’t know where it gets them but they are extremely unreliable. There’s also a bug with switching between C and F for temperature. You have to restart the app. This bug has been there for practically three years. They don’t do much to improve the app, nothing ever gets fixed. I use it now as a cheap outdoor temperature sensor. It’s a shame because there’s so much potential here that will probably never be realized.

  • Needs work

    3
    By cpojf
    The overall app works but needs a bit of help. Maps would be great. It is slow to load the data when you press the weather station icon. Real time displays would be nice instead of having a static feel.

  • Great Hardware can’t live without great software …

    1
    By flog
    And this software is very unaccomplished and weird looking.

  • Wonderful app and device

    4
    By sMyNickname
    Love them both!! I knocked one star off because it doesn’t have a radar map. Would be the perfect addition so I can ditch my other weather app completely!! Tempest - Please seriously consider adding the radar map and air quality reading to this app. Also, severe weather alerts (storms,hurricane,tornado,air quality,etc) are desperately needed! I love that your app shows it, but never alerts me to any warnings or watches. I would finally be able to ditch my other weather app if these were added. I wouldn’t pay a subscription, as I do use your weather station and love it!! I think this is an important addition(s) to your app. Besides that, it works great!

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