Public Alerter

Monitor the National Weather Service alerts for your area

Public Alerter: Weather Alerts Chrome Extension

"Public Alerter" is a Chrome extension that keeps you updated with the latest National Weather Service alerts for multiple locations, ensuring you never miss critical warnings. With real-time updates and easy-to-read notifications, it helps you stay safe and make informed decisions about your day. Customize your alerts based on location types and enjoy a clean, intuitive interface for managing active alerts. Download today for peace of mind regarding severe weather threats.

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Extension stats

By: https://publicalerter.com

Users: 880

-9

Rating: 3.79

(34)

Version: 2.0.1 (Last updated: 2025-01-18)

Creation date: 2020-04-08

Permissions:

alarms
storage
notifications

Host permissions:

*://*.publicalerter.com/*
https://api.weather.gov/*

Size: 242.69K

Email: br*****@brianretterer.com

URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 32,332 ▼ 173

Other rankings

#320 in News & Weather ▲ 13 #190 in weather keyword 30 ▼ 2

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Timely with severe weather alerts
Works effectively to keep users informed
Simple setup process for alerts
Faster alerts than local news
Good for monitoring multiple locations

Cons

Complicated to use for average users
Constant repetition of alerts
Lack of controls to manage alert frequency
Missing location options for certain areas
Could use more polishing and testing features

Most mentioned

Repetitive alerts causing annoyance
Complicated setup process
Effective at delivering alerts
Need for improved user controls
Functionality works but requires user input

User reviews

Too complicated to use for your average user. Used to I could just easily choose my location from a drop down. Now I gotta figure out which instructions to use and follow a whole damn list of instructions just to add my county/location. All because the developer is too lazy to make the end user's life a little easier like it used to be.

Branden Sisler, 2025-02-23

I will change my few if you add a setting that allows you to test the extension to make sure it works

Lucas Stegman, 2024-08-17

stopped aoekifn :(

PJ Brys-Werzinske, 2024-07-02

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Public Alerter requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

Medium Enables sending notifications which can be spammed but have minimal direct security impact.
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