# AlerWX

> Stay Ahead of Severe Weather!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1219714487](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1219714487)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1219714487`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Tar Heel Media Group, LLC
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (150 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.4.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-12
- **First published:** 2017-03-29
- **Size:** 103 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/alerwx/id1219714487)
- **Website:** [https://tarheelmediagroup.com](https://tarheelmediagroup.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.tarheelmediagroup.com/privacy-policy](https://www.tarheelmediagroup.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

AlerWX is your go-to app for real-time National Weather Service alerts straight from your preferred Weather Forecast Offices. Designed for emergency responders, storm spotters, and weather enthusiasts, AlerWX ensures you never miss critical updates on severe weather, watches, warnings, and other important alerts.

Key features include:
- Live WFO Feeds: Selectable WFO feeds for the latest products from the National Weather Service
- 10-Day Local Forecast
- SPC/WPC Outlooks
- Interactive Weather Radar with Super-Res Reflectivity and Velocity
- NOAA Weather Radio streams via the WeatherRadio Project
- Push Notifications: User-selectable WFO push alerts
- Critical Alerts for Tornado Emergencies, Flash Floods, Tsunami Warnings
- Widgets (iOS 18+)
- Spotter Network Integration

AlerWX is designed to keep you informed and prepared for whatever the weather brings. Download today and stay ahead of the storm!

## Rankings

- #114,627 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise AlerWX for fast, reliable alerts and a robust toolkit (radar, SPC outlooks, weather radio) with strong customization for local offices. The app is repeatedly described as a go-to source for NWS/EAS information, and reviewers note active development and responsiveness. However, recurring issues include crashes after updates, inconsistent or missing push notifications, and outdated or hard-to-access notification setup guidance, with several reviews citing website problems or limited in-app controls. Overall sentiment is highly positive for features and speed, tempered by reliability concerns around updates and notifications.

### Pros

- Instant, reliable critical alerts and push notifications.
- Comprehensive toolkit including radar, SPC outlooks, weather radio, and alerts in one app.
- Strong customization/localization with presets for local offices and location-based alerts.
- Active development and responsiveness to user feedback with regular updates.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes after updates, affecting various devices.
- Inconsistent or missing push notifications; difficulties enabling or keeping them on.
- Outdated or hard-to-find notification setup guidance; support/website pages often not accessible.
- Limited in-app notification controls for tailoring alerts to specific locations.

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