FWAS–Fire Weather Alert System Apple

FWAS–Fire Weather Alert System

Wildfire Weather Alerts

Features & Capabilities

Many firefighters have been entrapped due to rapid changes in weather causing unexpected fire behavior. These weather events are often predictable using local weather measurements and forecasts, but on-the-ground firefighters have historically lacked access to this information. The Fire Weather Alert System provides this access. It monitors nearby weather observations and forecasts to warn firefighters of dangerous incoming weather and provides convenient map-based access to fire-specific weather information (RAWS, NWS zone fire weather forecasts, NEXRAD radar data, etc.). GET CUSTOM WEATHER ALERTS • Get custom weather alerts when wind speed, wind gust, relative humidity, air temperature, and precipitation exceed your set thresholds. • RAWS/ASOS stations and short-term forecasts (HRRR model) are monitored. • Designate the watch area for your fire. • Alerts broadcast using in-app messages, text, and/or email. VIEW RAWS DATA • Select weather stations from a map and view data in graph and tabular form. • Access RAWS, iRAWS, ASOS, and other station networks. VIEW SATELLITE HOTSPOTS • Display VIIRS and MODIS hotspots on the map. VIEW INCIDENT LOCATIONS AND FIRE PERIMETERS • View incident name, type, size, and most recent perimeter (including smaller IA fires). VIEW NWS WATCHES, WARNINGS AND ADVISORIES • See National Weather Service Active Alerts on the map and read the text. • Monitor Red Flag Warnings, Fire Weather Watches, Wind Advisories, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings, etc. ACCESS ZONE FIRE WEATHER FORECASTS • Access and read your local fire weather forecast. • See fire weather zone names and boundaries on the map. MONITOR APPROACHING STORMS WITH NEXRAD RADAR • Display animated radar data on the map.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
US Forest Service
Rating:
3.30
(10)
Version:
2.3.0.2 Last updated: 2024-08-25
Version code:
868456676
Creation date:
2023-09-28
Compatible devices:
Size:
200.33MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-04
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Developed by:
US Forest Service
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fwas-fire-weather-alert-system/id6445856411
Website:
https://www.firelab.org/project/fire-weather-alert-system

User Reviews

I live in the forest as a park ranger and wanted an app to alert me, in addition to the one I have. There are 3000+ acres burning 4 miles away & the map is not showing it, nor is it pink. Firefighters have died, farm animals are being evacuated, the wildlife is suffering & our homes are in danger & this app is showing nothing. I’m getting more alerts from the standard weather app. I recommend people put their zip code into nixel.us for alerts. This app is a huge disappointment when you are terrified
by Lo*****, 2024-11-13

Need to be able to set watches for longer then 1 week.
by Je*****, 2024-07-30

This makes it so much easier to access the fire weather forecast from a mobile device. It is also super handy to set notifications for thresholds in your local area.
by Wa*****, 2024-04-21
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