Features
NEXRAD Radar
Echoes shows 75+ Level 2 and Level 3 radar products from 160+ NEXRAD sites. Free.
Weather Alerts
Get a push notification when the National Weather Service issues an alert for a saved location. Echoes shows the full alert text and draws the alert area on the map.
Observations
See 28,000+ weather stations, real-time lightning, Spotter Network positions, and community storm reports on the map. Station observations, Spotter Network, and community reports are free. Station charts and lightning are Premium.
Hurricane Tracking
Follow every active NHC storm with the forecast cone, watches and warnings, and NHC bulletins. Free. Premium adds Tropical Guidance spaghetti models, wind speed probabilities, and Atlantic storms back to 1851.
GOES SatellitePremium
37 products from GOES-East and GOES-West, including visible, infrared, and water vapor. Fire detection marks active fires on the imagery. Coverage includes CONUS, the Pacific, and the Atlantic.
Weather Models & SoundingsPremium
Echoes has 11 weather models, including HRRR, RAP, RRFS, GFS, GEFS, and IFS. Skew-T soundings with hodographs and SARS storm analogs work at any location.
3D Storm VolumePremium
3D Storm Volume shows a radar scan as a 3D model that you can rotate.
Storm Cross-SectionPremium
Storm Cross-Section cuts a vertical slice through a storm to show hail lofted above the freezing level.
LIVE SweepPremium
LIVE Sweep draws each ray as soon as the radar collects it. The beam paints the storm arc by arc as the antenna turns, at its real rotation rate. It works with every Level 2 product and tilt, at every NEXRAD radar.
Air Quality
Echoes shows EPA air quality from thousands of monitoring sites, with pollutant detail and health guidance. Free. Premium adds the 6-day AQI forecast with Action Days.
Dual ProductsPremium
Dual Products shows two radar products in a synced split view, such as reflectivity and velocity. In velocity, rotation shows up as inbound winds next to outbound winds.
Historical RadarPremium
May 3, 1999 · Moore, OK
Replay any storm back to 1991, when the NEXRAD network began. The Moore storm at the top of this page is rendered from the same raw data and color palettes that power Echoes.
Live Radar on the Web
Open live NEXRAD radar in your browser, with no install. It uses the same data and color palettes as the app.
“Echoes Weather is easily one of the best values available for anyone passionate about weather. Whether you’re tracking storms or checking daily forecasts, it has the tools to keep you informed.”
“This app is the most thorough weather data application I’ve found for a cell phone. It includes model data, satellite imagery, high resolution radar.”
“This app is incredibly well done. Comprehensive for weather enthusiasts, but intuitive for those just wanting more in-depth info than generic apps. Highly recommend investing in the premium!”
Pricing
Free
No subscription needed
- 75+ Level 2 and Level 3 radar products
- 160+ NEXRAD sites
- Weather alerts with polygons
- Push notifications for weather alerts
- Hurricane cone, track & outlooks
- SPC outlooks
- MRMS composites
- Hourly & 10-day forecasts
- Every Premium feature
- Cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings
Scan with your iPhoneto claim on the App Store
New subscribers only. Renews at $2.99/mo unless canceled.
$2.99/mo or $24.99/yr
Annual saves 30%, with a 7-day free trial
Everything in Free, plus:
- LIVE Sweep ray-by-ray radar streaming
- 3D Storm Volume
- Storm Cross-Section
- Dual Products split view
- Historical radar (1991-present)
- Tropical Guidance & 1851+ hurricane archive
- Real-time lightning
- 11 weather models
Compare every feature
| Feature | Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Radar | ||
| 75+ Level 2 and Level 3 radar products | Included | Included |
| 160+ NEXRAD sites | Included | Included |
| MRMS composites | Included | Included |
| Custom color palette import (.pal) | Included | Included |
| 3D Storm Volume | Not included | Included |
| Storm Cross-Section | Not included | Included |
| LIVE Sweep ray-by-ray radar streaming | Not included | Included |
| Dual Products split view | Not included | Included |
| Historical radar (1991-present) | Not included | Included |
| Severe Weather | ||
| Weather alerts with polygons | Included | Included |
| Push notifications for weather alerts | Included | Included |
| SPC Days 1-3 outlooks | Included | Included |
| Mesoscale Convective Discussions | Included | Included |
| Mesoscale Precipitation Discussions | Included | Included |
| Spotter Network positions | Included | Included |
| Community storm reports | Included | Included |
| 12 alert categories & notification filters | Not included | Included |
| Surface & Water | ||
| Weather stations | Included | Included |
| EPA AirNow air quality | Included | Included |
| Area Forecast Discussions | Included | Included |
| Flood outlooks | Included | Included |
| 28,000+ stations with 48hr charts | Not included | Included |
| RTMA surface analysis | Not included | Included |
| NWPS river gauges & hydrographs | Not included | Included |
| AQI Forecast with Action Days | Not included | Included |
| Tropical | ||
| NHC forecast cone, watches & warnings | Included | Included |
| Formation outlooks | Included | Included |
| Tropical Guidance spaghetti models | Not included | Included |
| Wind speed probabilities | Not included | Included |
| Atlantic storm archive to 1851 | Not included | Included |
| Satellite & Lightning | ||
| GOES East & West imagery | Not included | Included |
| 37 satellite products | Not included | Included |
| Live fire detection (FDC) | Not included | Included |
| Real-time GLM lightning | Not included | Included |
| Models & Soundings | ||
| Hourly & 10-day forecasts | Included | Included |
| HRRR, RAP, RRFS | Not included | Included |
| GFS, GEFS, IFS, NBM | Not included | Included |
| AIGFS, AIGEFS, HGEFS, AIFS | Not included | Included |
| Skew-T soundings with hodographs | Not included | Included |
| SARS storm analogs | Not included | Included |
| Observed RAOB soundings | Not included | Included |
| Forecast plots (meteograms) | Not included | Included |
| App | ||
| In-app radar glossary | Included | Included |
| Location search | Included | Included |
| Saved locations | 3 | 20 |
| Map themes | 2 | 4 |
| Animations | 60fps | 52 frames at 60fps |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Echoes free?
Yes. The free tier includes 75+ Level 2 and Level 3 radar products across 160+ NEXRAD sites, NWS alerts with push notifications, SPC outlooks, MRMS composites, hurricane tracking, and more. Premium adds LIVE Sweep, 3D Storm Volume, Storm Cross-Section, historical radar back to 1991, and more.
What radar data does Echoes use?
Echoes uses NEXRAD Level 2 and Level 3 data from the National Weather Service. Each radar sends a new scan every 4 to 10 minutes, depending on scan mode.
How far back does the historical radar archive go?
Back to 1991, the start of the NEXRAD network. Historical radar is a Premium feature.
Does Echoes work outside the United States?
No. Echoes is built around the NEXRAD network and NWS products, which only cover the United States.
Can I cancel my Premium subscription anytime?
Yes. The App Store manages subscriptions. You can cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings.
Is Echoes a substitute for official weather warnings?
No. Echoes displays official NWS warnings and forecasts. In severe weather, use more than one source of information and follow guidance from local officials.
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