What is Storm Tracker?
Storm Tracker: Real-time hurricane, tornado, flood, fire & winter storm alerts across the whole USA. 📌 Key Features: 1. Real-Time Weather Alerts for All Major Events 2. Customizable Alerts and Location Settings 3. Detailed Storm Information
Problem
Users rely on traditional weather apps or services that provide generalized weather updates, leading to delayed or insufficiently detailed alerts for severe storms and inability to customize location-specific notifications.
Solution
A Chrome extension offering real-time hurricane, tornado, flood, fire, and winter storm alerts with customizable location settings, enabling users to track storms and receive timely warnings.
Customers
Emergency management professionals, residents in hurricane/tornado-prone regions, travelers, and outdoor event planners requiring precise storm updates.
Unique Features
Multi-hazard alerts (hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires, winter storms) in one tool, location-based customization, and real-time storm tracking via a browser extension.
User Comments
Saves lives with timely alerts
Easy to use and customize
Critical for disaster preparedness
More reliable than standard weather apps
Essential for coastal residents
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with 500+ upvotes, featured on Chrome Web Store, 10,000+ active users (estimated from reviews), no disclosed revenue data.
Market Size
The US severe weather alert systems market is projected to reach $1.2 billion by 2025, driven by climate change and demand for hyperlocal warnings (Statista, 2023).
