Weather Informant 2.1.1

Weather Informant provides convenient access to a wide range of data from NOAA National Weather Service, including forecasts, watches, advisories, warnings, observations, statements, and discussions from all 122 Weather Forecast Offices and six specialty centers. It stands out as an app that consolidates all NWS products, efficiently processing approximately 19,500 products daily.

• All NOAA National Weather Service text forecasts and reports available
• Accurate display of Valid Time Event Code (VTEC) for hazard products
• Easily view up to 72 hours of past products with a simple swipe
• Automatically identifies your local NWS office based on your current location using GPS
• Browse data by individual NWS Office or active hazard type
• Create a list of favorites for quick access
• Customize favorites by product type, NWS office, or through keyword search
• Receive push notifications for any favorite product with personalized alert sounds
• Highlighted favorite keywords for effortless browsing
• Zoom in and out with pinch zoom feature
• Stay informed with the 'Hazards Around Me' function that provides relevant NWS watches and warnings based on your current location using GPS

The 'Hazards Around Me' feature relies on background location services to track your current NWS zone through lat/long coordinates and send you location-specific hazard notifications. It's important to note that continuous use of GPS can significantly impact battery life.