Hurricane Tracker WCVB 5 - Boston, Massachusetts app for iPhone and iPad


4.7 ( 2487 ratings )
Weather News
Developer: Hearst Television
Free
Current version: 3.0.1, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 25 Apr 2013
App size: 18.78 Mb

Monitor and track hurricanes and tropical storms with this all-inclusive free app from WCVB. Live streaming video, compelling images, radar, maps, and forecasts are right at your fingertips. See what is in the storm’s path by viewing the latest cone of uncertainty and track models. The easy-to-follow “threat meter” shows you when there’s reason for concern and when all is quiet. Get thorough checklists to prepare your family, home and pets. Receive up-to-the-minute information from the WCVB newsroom and instant access to Facebook and Twitter. You’ll be prepared, up to date, and connected to what’s going on when Hurricanes and Tropical Storms strike before, during, and after the storm. This is the one “must-have” app for hurricane season.

Features-
• Maps tracking projected storm paths, Satellite, Radar, Winds, More
• Tropical Storms and Hurricane warnings, watches, advisories
• Live streaming video
• Live updates from Live Wire, Facebook, and Twitter
• Hurricane Videos, Slideshows, Headlines from WCVB
• Checklists, Planning Maps, and more Info to help you prepare and stay safe
• Share your storm photos and videos with "u local" - they may be shown on TV

Whats New in this Version
- Optional push alerts keep you up to date
- On demand videos to help you prepare for tropical storms
- Expanded and enhanced slideshows bring you the most compelling storm images and information
- Know the risk at a glance with the updated, more detailed local Threat Meter
- Countdown clock to the start of Hurricane season
- Updated designs – also now for iPhone 5
- More Twitter feeds
- Improved usability, navigation, and overall user experience improvements

***** Informative Great app!
“Lots of information here... It has all I need to know.”
***** Love this app
“Best app to have during hurricane season! Thanks “
***** Thank you!
“What a blessing to have this free apparently to keep up with any storms that threaten our wonderful coast-line.”