From time to time I will discuss smartphone and tablet apps that have application to emergency management. The apps I discuss will be cross platform meaning they can be used on both Android and iPhone/iPad devices. The app reviews and narratives are not a commercial endorsement for the apps therefore I suggest that you explore the universe of apps when making your decision.
Today we will review RadarScope
RadarScope displays weather radar in near real time thus allowing emergency managers and meteorologists to share a common severe weather common operating picture. It costs a few bucks unlike other similar apps but I believe it is worth having this data available especially when managing severe weather outbreaks. Some features include multiple radar products including various reflective and velocity models, rainfall displays, and more. The map based product allows you to select specific radar sites thus allowing you to refine the areas you are monitoring. I found this app especially useful during mesocyclone events and multi-region severe weather/tornado outbreaks. The app also displays weather warnings nationally as they occur. As mentioned, there are a number of other weather apps some of which are free to download so check them out and make your decision accordingly. I use multiple apps to monitor severe weather but RadarScope was worth mentioning as good tool for the emergency manager's tool box.
Steven Kuhr
Emergency Management Nexus
skuhr.blogspot.com
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