Top 50 Apps Similar to NOAA Buoy Reports & Data
NOAA Weather Unofficial (Pro)
This weather app is not affiliated with NOAAorthe National Weather Service. Products provided by NOAA are inthepublic domain, and this app's use of those products iscompliantwith NOAA/NWS terms of use.This app provides forecasts, animated radar, hourly forecast,andcurrent conditions, all in an intuitive and easy to useinterface.Just the information you need, provided accurately,quickly, andfor your exact location.★ "A no-nonsense approach to show weather data on your phone,butdone well and great looking" - Android CentralThis app uses NOAA point forecasts from your GPS location to getthemost localized weather available. Point forecasts are greatforclimbing, hiking, skiing, or any outdoor activity whereweatherfrom a nearby city isn't accurate enough.GPS on the phone will provide the most accurate location,butusually isn't needed. Nearby cell towers and Wi-Fi networkscanalso provide this information, and will be checked first tosavetime and battery. You can also enter a location manually.To provided highly localized forecasting, this app usespointforecasts from the National Weather Service (NOAA/NWS), andistherefore only available in the US.If there is severe weather you will see a red warning icon inthecorner of the current conditions icon. You can press this iconformore details. This app currently does NOT support severeweatheralerts or notifications. NOAA is providing this servicedirectlythrough cell carriers. You can read more about the serviceathttp://www.nws.noaa.gov/com/weatherreadynation/wea.html.There are also several differently sized widgets available whichcanbe placed on your homescreen to provide some basicweatherinformation, without the need to open the app.Forecast discussion is available through the menu button.Permission: LocationThis app requires your location to provide you with themostaccurate weather. This is fundamental to how the app works. Youcanstill add manual locations as well if you prefer.Permission: Photos/Media/FilesThis permission is required by Google Maps so that it can cachemaptiles for faster loading. It sounds like the app is doingsomethingwith your photos or media, but it is not. The permissionmeans thatthe app has permission to access your files (whichincludes photosand media), but does not mean they are actuallybeing accessed. Itis a subtle but important distinction. Contact meif you havefurther questions about this.These are the non-simplified permissions as listed in theAndroidmanifest:android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION" (location accesslistedabove)android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE" (check fornetworkconnection)android.permission.INTERNET" (download weather)android.permission.VIBRATE" (for zoom feedback on old radar)android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" (thisisPhotos/Media/Files listed above)com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES"(requiredby google maps)FAQ (Frequently asked questions):http://www.paulnadler.com/nstudio/faq.htmlPlease contact me at paulnadler@gmail.com if you have anyfurtherquestions or problems.This is the premium version and is 100% Ad free, and hasnolimitations.NOAA Weather on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/NOAA-Weather/416785575001525Google+https://plus.google.com/110174676619325230446Beta Channel (for newest features)https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/111259910356071652569
NOAA Weather International
Retrieve real-time 7-day hyperlocalpointweather forecasts and current weather conditions forworldwidelocations from NOAA NWS, Environment Canada & Dark Skybased onyour current location or any location in the world.Not only are NOAA forecasts the most accurate, they provideuniquepoint forecasts for every square mile which take intoconsiderationall the variables affecting the weather at that point,such asaltitude. This is especially useful in locations withhighlydynamic weather patterns and is a great tool forbeingoutdoors.-View forecast & current conditions for yourcurrentlocation.-View forecast & current conditions for any location intheworld by map.-Save favorite locations to quickly retrieve forecastsforthem.-Hourly forecast-Animated radar, cloud cover, precipitation & wind imageryoverGoogle Maps-Map measuring tool to measure distance and elevation-Hazardous weather alerts-Current conditions notification-Home screen widget-Light and Dark Material themes-Optimized for tablets-Android Wear supportIn-app purchase is available to remove ads.Please e-mail me below with any bug reports or featuresrequests.Thanks!
Free Nautical Charts 1.0.9
Marine Ways Boating is the ultimatemarinenavigation and planning application! In this application youwillgain access to:FREE NAVIGATIONAL CHARTS- NOAA ENC Electronic Navigational Charts (NOAA's newest andmostpowerful electronic charting product)- NOAA BSB Classic Raster Charts (including Day, Red, Dusk,Night,and Gray versions)- All chart data is supplied by NOAA.Just toggle the chart you want in the map settings section anditwill show up on the map! Zoom in for the finest detail!ROUTE PLANNING TOOLS-Route Plotting. Tap and hold on the map for one second to plotyourwaypoints. To form a route, continue to tap and hold on themap indifferent areas. Distance and bearing are convenientlycalculatedand displayed for each leg as you add, adjust, orremovewaypoints.-Travel Mode. Automatically centers the map on your currentpositionas you move. Use travel mode to see how closely you arefollowingyour plotted route in real time!-Route Leg Summary. A convenient view containingdetailedinformation of each leg you have plotted, including startand endcoordinates, distance, and bearing.BUOY REPORTS AND OBSTRUCTION INFORMATIONMarkers for buoys and obstructions are conveniently plotted intheiractual location on the map! Just click on the marker to viewtheirinformation!- Buoy Reports: Get complete current conditions and wave reportsforfixed and drifting buoys.- Obstructions: Get location and history informationaboutpotentially dangerous, submerged hazards including rocks andsunkenvessels.NAVIGATION DASHBOARDThe navigational dashboard shows various real-timeinformationincluding:- Current location (latitude and longitude, withaccuracyrange)- Current Heading (includes a small directional compassaswell!)- Current Speed Over Ground- Current BearingMARINE MAP OVERLAYSToggle various marine overlay data right onto the map to getabetter idea of the current boating conditions!Overlays include:- Water Surface Temperature (Global)- Wind Speeds (US only)- Wind Gusts (US only)- Wave Heights (US only)LOCATION SHARING OVER WATER / VIEW OTHER BOATS- Display your last known location, speed, bearing, and boat nameonthe map for other Marine Ways boaters to view.- View the last known location, speed, bearing, and boat nameofother Marine Ways boaters, as well as their distance andbearingfrom your location.- Location sharing is turned off by default. When you are readytoshare, toggle it on within general settings. To continuouslyupdateyour location on the map, keep the app opened and focused.The appcurrently does not update your location in thebackground.WEATHER INFORMATION- Weather Precipitation Radar (US & Hawaii only). Detectsanyrain and snow in the area.- Weather Station. Reports the nearest observation stationdata.Current temperature, humidity, weather conditions, wind, andmore!Station observation data is available globally.- Weather Alerts. Weather station also reports any activeweatheralerts issued by the National Weather Service such asseverethunderstorm warnings or hurricane warnings. Weatheralertinformation is available for US, Alaska and Hawaii.- Land Surface Temperature overlay. Shows the currentsurfacetemperature on land (US only).Before using this application, please read and agree tothefollowing terms of use / service and privacy policy:Terms of Use / Service: http://www.marineways.com/apptermsPrivacy policy: http://www.marineways.com/appprivacyNavigational Charts Disclaimer from NOAA:NOAA ENC Online is not certified for navigation. Screen capturesofthe ENCs displayed here do NOT fulfill chart carriagerequirementsfor regulated commercial vessels under Titles 33 and 46of the Codeof Federal Regulations.Enjoy the app! Marine Ways is also available on the webathttp://www.marineways.com
Radar Express - Weather Radar 2.5.11
Radar Express gives you instant access toahigh resolution animated weather radar and all the localweatherinformation you need provided by the NOAA NWS. It's clear,simple,and fast-loading.• Quickly view an HD animated doppler weather radar for anywhereinthe United States.• Check the current temperature and other weather conditions inanyU.S. city.• Read the latest alerts and hazardous weather discussion fromtheNOAA NWS in your area.• Weather radar, alerts, and forecast all come directly fromyourlocal NOAA NWS office.• Forecasts from the NOAA NWS are some of the mostaccurateavailable.Whether you want to know when it will rain, or you need to knowhowstrong the storms are on the horizon and which directionthey'removing, install the Radar Express weather radar app on yourmobilephone or tablet now.Radar Express is neither affiliated with nor endorsed bytheNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or theNationalWeather Service.
Storm Guard - Weather Radar 1.24
"Storm Guard" is a free application that providesreal-time,early-warning notifications when rain or snow is detectednear yourlocation. This application is the go-to app for weatherdetectionand storm cell analysis! In this application, you willgain accessto: RAIN AND SNOW PROXIMITY ALARM - Storm Guard sendspromptnotifications when any precipitation such as rain or snowentersyour detection area. Open the app to refresh your locationand toanalyze any incoming weather systems. You can also choose toleavethe app open and enable the "follow location" option, whichwillauto-center the map and update your location as you move!Closingor minimizing the app will lock your location in place.-Customizethe detection sensitivity by adjusting the detectionarea, minimumintensity threshold, and notification frequency withintheapplication settings. You can always opt out of notificationsinsettings as well. Storm Guard currently provides rain andsnowproximity detection for continental US locations and partsofCanada. WEATHER SYSTEM AND STORM CELL ANALYSIS -Storm Guardwillscan and place a magenta circle over the most significantweatherwithin the detection area. Click this circle to view thecompletecell analysis including average precipitation intensity,maximumprecipitation intensity, storm area, and distance fromyourlocation. -Analyze weather systems anywhere on the map bypanningand zooming over any visible precipitation radar data.-Viewcomplete details of every cell within the detection area byusingthe weather details inspector (magnifying glass icon inthebottom-left of the map screen). Storm Guard currentlyprovidesweather cell analysis for continental US locations andparts ofCanada. SHORT TERM WEATHER FORECAST -The weather detailsinspectoralso provides a short term forecast for the area. Thisfeaturelists any possible weather phenomena that may be occurringwithinthe next three hours. Pan and zoom around the map to getshort termforecasts anywhere on the map. Storm Guard currentlyprovides shortterm forecasts for continental US locations. WEATHERDATA OVERLAYSWITH LOOPING -Gain access to a variety of weatheroverlays to viewon the map. You can animate (loop) each overlay toget a time lapserepresentation of the data. -Overlays include:Weather RadarInfrared Satellite (Cloud Coverage) 24 HourAccumulatedPrecipitation Surface Temperatures Wind Speeds WindGusts WEATHERSTATION OBSERVATIONS - Get the latest weather reportsfor theobservation station nearest to the map's center point, orpan andzoom around the map to get observations from any METARreportingstation! Check the current temperature, dew point,humidity,weather conditions, wind, and more! Storm Guard providesstationobservation data globally! NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALERTBULLETINS- Get bulletins for any active weather alerts issued bytheNational Weather Service such as severe thunderstormwarnings,winter storm warnings, hurricane warnings, and more. Panand zoomaround the map to get bulletins for other locations(relative tothe map's center point). A red weather icon will appearon the mapwhen any alerts are detected. Click this icon to view alist ofalerts and their bulletin information. Storm Guardcurrentlyprovides weather alert information for US locationsincludingAlaska and Hawaii. Enjoy the app!
