Storm Hunter Wx

Name: Storm Hunter Wx
Rating: 4.1 (82 reviews)
Author: McLaughlin Motors LLC

By: McLaughlin Motors LLC

Weather

Features & Capabilities

Storm Hunter Wx is a weather Chrome extension created in partnership with meteorologist John McLaughlin to simplify advanced radar data and provide Safety Net alerts for multiple locations.

With up to eight saved locations, Doppler radar views, Future Scan projections, and live streaming links via the Iowa Storm Chasing Network, it keeps you informed before official warnings and offers comprehensive storm insight across the U.S.

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By:

McLaughlin Motors LLC

Rating:

4.10

(82)

Version:

6.8.2 Last updated: 2023-11-08

Version code:

861099506

Creation date:

2017-06-22

Compatible devices:

Size:

74.55MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

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Developed by:

McLaughlin Motors LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/storm-hunter-wx/id1250569017

Website:

http://newwaystormhunter.com/contact

User Reviews

Storm Hunter Wx is lauded for a powerful, customizable radar, fast updates, strong severe-weather alerts (including tornado warnings and mesocyclone data), an easy-to-use interface, and free access with credible meteorology backing. However, several reviews highlight recurring stability and loading problems after updates, glitchy radar with lag or pauses, and some forecast inaccuracies. Overall, users value the feature depth and reliability but want improvements in stability, radar performance, and forecast precision.

Pros

Powerful radar with many customization options and fast updates.
Strong severe-weather alerts, including early tornado warnings and mesocyclone data.
Easy-to-use, straightforward interface with a clean layout.
Free app with substantial functionality and value.
Credible meteorology backing and solid data sources (John McLaughlin presence, NWS data).

Cons

Stability issues: frequent crashes and loading problems, especially after updates or iOS changes.
Radar performance can be glitchy, laggy, or pauses when zooming or switching areas.
Recent updates degraded the UI/map readability and require resets.
Forecasts can be inaccurate or overly optimistic about rain chances.
Location management is clunky: adding locations is easy, removal is not obvious.

Recent reviews

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by St*****, 2025-10-29

I’ve been using this app for a while now and it’s been great. Every time I feel a change in the weather I come on The app and look on the radar. I like the many options you can do with the radar as well. I like the notification that they have when lighting is dedicated within 15 miles it can be sunny where I’m at then a big thunderstorm 15 miles or less away 😂 and they haven’t asked for money which is goated

by Mr*****, 2025-08-10

I have 6 weather apps on my phone and this is my favorite! It’s easy to use, reliable and convenient. I use the radar all the time. Lots of options. Get it! You’ll love it. By far my favorite weather app.