NWS Weather Alerts Widget APK

NWS Weather Alerts Widget

Your Direct View to Critical Weather

• This specialized Android home screen widget provides an immediate, clear display of current weather alerts issued by the US National Weather Service.

• Designed for constant visibility, it ensures vital weather information is always accessible without needing to open an app.

Key Features & Functionality:

• Customizable Geographic Scope: Users gain precise control over the area for which they receive alerts:

+ Select a specific US county.

+ Choose an entire US state.

+ Monitor alerts across the entire United States.

• Dynamic Alert Display:

+ The widget directly presents a scrollable list of all active weather alerts for the chosen region.

+ If the list exceeds the widget's visible area, it automatically scrolls to show all available warnings.

• Instant Detail Access: Tapping on any alert within the widget immediately opens its full, detailed text, providing comprehensive information about the warning, advisory, or watch.

Accompanying Configuration App:

• A dedicated companion application simplifies the widget's setup, allowing users to easily configure their desired monitoring area.

• It also offers access to the raw NWS data feed for those curious about the underlying information, a feature initially for development that may evolve.

Addressing a Crucial Gap:

• The NWS Weather Alerts Widget was born from a personal frustration.

• The developer sought a direct, always-visible display of weather alerts for a wall-mounted kitchen tablet.

• Existing weather apps typically offered only cryptic "!" icons or relegated alerts to the notification bar, demanding extra taps for details.

• This widget uniquely dedicates itself to prominently displaying a clear, actionable list of current alerts right on the home screen.

Future Enhancements:

• While currently a visual-only tool, audible alert notifications are a planned enhancement to boost user awareness of critical weather changes.

Open Source & Community Driven:

• This application is openly developed and distributed under an open-source license. Community contributions are highly encouraged:

+ Report bugs or suggest new features.

+ Collaborate on improving the codebase.

+ Visit the project page on GitHub for involvement: https://justdave.github.io/nwsweatheralertswidget/

Important Disclaimer:

• This widget is an independent project and is not endorsed by or officially affiliated with the National Weather Service (NWS).

• The use of the NWS logo within the application indicates that unaltered data and products have been directly obtained from official NWS sources.

• For a comprehensive history of updates and changes, the full changelog is available at: https://github.com/justdave/nwsweatheralertswidget/releases

FAQ

Q: How does this widget differ from the weather applications already installed on my phone?

A: Many traditional weather apps hide alert details behind small icons or bury them in the notification tray, which can lead to important information being overlooked. This widget was specifically created to address that gap by dedicating your screen space to a clear, actionable list of current alerts, ensuring that vital safety information is always visible without any extra effort.

Q: Which devices can run this weather widget?

A: This application is designed specifically for the Android ecosystem. While it works great on any Android smartphone, it is particularly effective on wall-mounted tablets or "dashboard" style devices where constant visibility of local conditions is desired.

Q: Can I customize the geographic area that the widget monitors for alerts?

A: Yes, the widget offers highly flexible geographic controls through its companion configuration app. You have the precise ability to narrow your view down to a specific US county, expand it to cover an entire state, or even monitor active weather alerts across the whole United States.

Version History

v2.2.3——4 Mar 2026

Home screen widget: displays weather alerts from the US National Weather Service Download the latest version of NWS Weather Alerts Widget to enjoy new features and updates immediately!

*2.2.3

* Fixes a crash at boot on Android 14+

*1.1.4

* Built against target API 30 (minimum API 14 still)

* Fix "waiting for feed download" after Dec 11, 2020 NWS requirements changes

* several crash fixes

* adaptive icon

Version 2.0 coming soon!

*1.1.3

- NWS started requiring HTTPS to retrieve alert feeds. The app has been updated accordingly. This should fix the "Waiting for feed download" that never goes away.