RadarScope app review: powerful radar map imaging

Introduction

RadarScope is a great weather forecasting app for iPhone and iPad that provides you with nothing but the most detailed native radar imagery courtesy of dozens upon dozens of radar sites throughout the U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, and beyond.

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This is easily one of the best radar map apps that I’ve had the good fortune of using this year, and I’m thoroughly impressed by how the developer has obviously not skimped on the quality of either the interface, the map imaging, or the overall presentation of the content.

Warnings via NWS

What we’ve got here is a very useful app that you can use to check out NEXRAD Level 3 and super resolution radar data with extensive details of storms, tornadoes, floods, and other severe weather conditions.

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With this app you can use your device’s integrated GPS to easily find information relevant to your local area, plus all of the warnings are issued courtesy of the National Weather Service so you can rest assured you’re receiving accurate information.

 

Native Radar Imagery

RadarScope includes data from a total of 156 different NEXRAD radar sites an 45 Terminal Doppler radar sites, with stations scattered throughout the US, Canada, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

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What’s more, the developer assures us that the imagery provided in this app is native radar data and not simple GIF or BMP images, so the maps are fully zoomable and will update as new data becomes available.

 

Pros & Cons

Pros

• View NEXRAD Level 3 and super-resolution radar data
• Access extensive details of storms, tornadoes, floods, and other severe weather conditions
• Warnings are issued courtesy of the National Weather Service
• Use your device’s integrated GPS to easily find information relevant to your local area
• Maps show velocity, reflectivity, and other data from NEXRAD and TDWR radar sites
• Radar stations are based in the US, Canada, Guam, and Puerto Rico
• Includes a total of 156 different NEXRAD radar sites an 45 Terminal Doppler radar sites

Cons

• There is nothing negative to say about this app

 

Final Words

RadarScope is a fantastic iPhone and iPad for any of you who are looking for a reliable and comprehensive source of radar map imagery for your region, so it definitely receives a strong recommendation from me.