This Popular iPhone-Exclusive Weather App is Coming to Android

There are already tons of weather apps out there, but most of them do the same thing. They show you the forecast and call it a day (no pun intended). Storm Radar is trying to go a step further. Now it’s getting a big AI upgrade ahead of its Android debut.

Storm Radar is finally coming to Android, and with some AI sprinkles on top

If you haven’t heard of Storm Radar before, there’s a reason for that. The app was developed by The Weather Company (the team behind The Weather Channel). So far, it has been exclusive to iOS. According to a report from Android Authority, that’s finally changing. Storm Radar will arrive on Android later this year. It will bring one of the more advanced weather tracking experiences to a wider audience. 

Before landing on Android, the app is getting a refresh. This time, AI is the main ingredient to this recipe. Storm Radar is adding a generative AI assistant. It is designed to help you actually make decisions based on the weather, not just read data. 

So instead of just checking temperatures or rain chances, you can ask things like: “Is this a good time to go for a walk with my dog?” or “Will it rain during my running session?” The AI doesn’t generate the forecast itself. Instead, it uses existing weather data. Then, it turns that data into simple and useful answers you can act on.

Storm Radar already stands out with its feature set. This includes high-resolution radar maps, multiple weather layers (wind, lightning, temperature, storms), real-time alerts and tracking, and future radar predictions to see what’s coming next.

The app is free… but with a catch

You can basically customize the entire map depending on what you care about, or let the AI simplify everything for you. The app itself is free to use. However, like most modern weather apps, it offers a premium subscription for advanced features and extended forecasting tools. 

Weather apps are turning into something smarter than just forecast tools. Instead of forcing you to interpret raw data, apps like Storm Radar are starting to translate weather into decisions. That honestly makes a lot more sense for everyday use. And with Android release finally on the way, this could become a real alternative to apps like Google Weather, Samsung Weather, or other third-party options.