This week, The Weather Channel launched a new version of its Storm Radar app, featuring a customizable AI weather presenter and much more.
Customize your own AI weather presenter
Storm Radar is a data-rich weather app for iPhone and iPad. Features hyperlocal weather event notifications very similar to Apple Weather.
In testing, I also noticed additional types of weather event alerts, such as nearby lightning strikes during thunderstorms.
The inclusion of an AI weather presenter is a key feature in the latest update.
The Weather Channel is using artificial intelligence to convert raw weather data into a formal weather presentation.
You can ask questions about the weather with the chatbot or simply have it provide a forecast that sounds like a news anchor.
Personality and delivery are customizable, so you can really make it your own.
It’s a fun use of AI, especially if you really like weather data. As with all AI chatbot technology at the moment, your mileage may vary.
For example, I asked him when would be the best time to run today based on weather conditions.
While searching for an answer based on daylight and temperature, the AI suggested that the best time to run has passed and another day would be better. Fair enough, but not exactly what I wanted.
Still, it’s pretty fun to consult an AI chatbot that’s especially informed about weather data.
I also really like the iPad version of the app, which seems like a great use of the large canvas.
Beyond AI weather forecasts
Still, AI is just one aspect of the new Storm Radar app released this week.
More key features include:
- Smarter, real-time storm alerts: Receive real-time notifications about precipitation, lightning, and severe weather advisories from NOAA and the National Weather Service.
- High Resolution Single Site Radar: Professional level detail with more than 12 parameters on storm intensity and movement.
- Sharp Radar and Expert Storm Layers: Experience advanced, seamless map layers, including the latest tiled radar for high-definition storm information.
- User-centered design: Simplified navigation and improved legends for a quick and clear understanding of weather data, including choosing between the enhanced Pro experience or the Classic experience.
- Easy-to-use personalized experience: Personalize the app by changing the order of widgets on the home screen and integrating a personal calendar to see when the weather may affect plans.
- Data from the world’s most accurate weather forecaster: Leveraging The Weather Company’s proprietary forecast models, artificial intelligence technology and team of expert meteorologists to deliver hyperlocal conditions in real-time.
Storm Radar for iPhone and iPad It is available for free on the App Store. Premium features start at $3.99/month or $19.99/year.
Weather Channel Premium Pro also unlocks all of Storm Radar’s premium features for $4.99 per month or $29.99 per year.
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