Storm Hunter WX

Name: Storm Hunter WX
Rating: 3.49 (439 reviews)
Author: John McLaughlin Meteorologist

By: John McLaughlin Meteorologist App

Providing a simplified display of advanced radar data and alerting.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

62,665 ▲ 40

Data as of 2026-07-30

Rating:

3.49 +1

(439)

Version:

6.7.1.1301

Last updated: 2026-06-24

Features & Capabilities

Storm Hunter WX is a powerful weather Chrome extension developed alongside former meteorologist John McLaughlin. It offers a simplified yet advanced display of radar data with custom alerting capabilities allowing users to monitor up to eight locations. The app highlights critical weather elements like lightning, hail, and rotation, notifying you before official warnings are issued.

Featuring high-resolution radars primarily focused on Iowa but extending nationwide, Storm Hunter WX includes tools such as the "Baron Button" for detailed storm threat analysis and a Future Scan product predicting storm movement up to an hour ahead. Integrated with the Iowa Storm Chasing Network, users can access live streams of severe weather events. Sponsored by McLaughlin Family companies, the app is free and combines expert meteorology with user-friendly alerts, making it an essential tool for weather enthusiasts and safety-conscious users alike.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Weather

By:

John McLaughlin Meteorologist

Downloads:

62,665 40

Rating:

3.49

(439) 1 new ratings

Version:

6.7.1.1301 Last updated: 2026-06-24

Version code:

1301

Creation date:

2017-06-20

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS Very high risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk

Size:

118.74MB

Email:

su*****@newwaystormhunter.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-30

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 267,404 ▼ 401

Other rankings

#22 in stormx keyword 0 ▲ 3

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

John McLaughlin Meteorologist

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stormhunterweather.android

Email:

su*****@newwaystormhunter.com

Website:

http://www.newwaystormhunter.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate the app's accurate forecasts, reliable radar, and storm alerts developed with meteorological expertise. However, many report frequent crashes, persistent connection errors, and struggles with adding or retaining preset locations. The notification system is criticized for being intrusive and non-configurable, and current temperature updates require opening the app. Despite these issues, the app's radar and alerts remain valued.

Pros

Accurate weather forecasts and storm tracking features.
Useful radar functionality with velocity and lightning alerts.
Non-intrusive advertisements enhancing user experience.
Ability to monitor multiple locations with GPS integration.
Developed with meteorological expertise, providing reliable data.

Cons

App frequently crashes or freezes, leading to poor reliability.
Problems adding or retaining preset locations; lost settings.
Persistent connection errors and black/red error screens upon startup.
Notification system is intrusive, permanent, and lacks customizable settings.
Current temperature updates only when app is opened, reducing convenience.

Recent reviews

I think this was a great app...and quite accurate. But it seems to me more glitchy all the time. It loses my preset locations often...forcing me to reprogram it all the time. Presently, I can't open up the radar page. And given there is a storm approaching that is extremely unhelpful. Unfortunately, I can't depend on the app anymore.

Ke*****, 2024-04-29

CAN YOU PLEASE ADD ANY NOTIFICATION SETTINGS at all, I don't wish to be notified about the weather every 5 minutes. And why is the notification permanent if I wanted to know the weather I would come to the app what if I turn it off then I don't get any notifications WHY!!!!!!! And it's still super laggy when it boots up, it seems like you're trying to load all of the locations all at the same time when you should be showing me the the weather for the ONE I'm looking at and load the others later.