Wildfire - Fire Map Info

Name: Wildfire - Fire Map Info
Price: 0.99 USD
Rating: 4.4 (1694 reviews)
Author: LW Brands, LLC

NOAA Wildfires & Weather Data

$0.99

1.7K Ratings
Ages

13+
Years
Category

Weather
Developer

LW Brands, LLC
Language

EN
+ 2 More
Size

9.9
MB

Download the most comprehensive Wildfire app for iOS. CURRENT WILDFIRES - MODIS Thermal Satellite Fire Detection - VIIRS IBAND Fire Detection - MODIS + VIIRS Spot Details - Fire Weather Outlook: Days 1 - 8 - Large Fire Points - Dry Thunderstorm Fire Weather Outlook - National Fire Incident Reports - Fire Potential Index: 7-day Forecast - Large Fire Probability - Fire Danger Rating - Expected Large Fires per PSA - National Significant Fire Outlook: 4-months - NFDRS Dead Fuel Moisture - US Drought Monitor & Index HAZARDOUS WILDFIRE CONDITION ZONES - Detailed NOAA discussion GOES-16 SATELLITE IMAGERY ANIMATIONS - Regional zones (CONUS) * Available for iPhone and iPad with single purchase * Feel free to contact me at mwnbdc@gmail.com if you have any questions. Enjoy.

Ratings & Reviews

4.4

out of 5

1.7K Ratings

Great resource for national/regional overview
03/11/2020

FireWxJoe
As the app states, the information provided is not detailed enough for operations; however, it has plenty enough detail for someone to keep tabs and make reasonable estimations of regional fire behavior thanks to the forecasts. I use this app to watch the fire season progress while I’m not deployed. I took one star off because the main map is not quite intuitive. I wish when you clicked on the fires it could give more information about them. Also, it would be nice if the map would indicate where the forecasting offices are for people like me who are unfamiliar with them so I can cross reference forecasts based on stations nearest to the fires. A minor gripe, overall I love the app!
Great resource for national/regional overview
03/11/2020

FireWxJoe

As the app states, the information provided is not detailed enough for operations; however, it has plenty enough detail for someone to keep tabs and make reasonable estimations of regional fire behavior thanks to the forecasts. I use this app to watch the fire season progress while I’m not deployed. I took one star off because the main map is not quite intuitive. I wish when you clicked on the fires it could give more information about them. Also, it would be nice if the map would indicate where the forecasting offices are for people like me who are unfamiliar with them so I can cross reference forecasts based on stations nearest to the fires. A minor gripe, overall I love the app!
Awesome support
09/14/2018

Siikosys1
I saw something I’ve never seen before: the developer actually offering to assist a confused reviewer! I decided to chance it and bought the app. Noticed a small discrepancy and notified the developer, and he responded within the hour with professional curtesy and appreciation! The developer genuinely is concerned about his creation and how people like it and it shows!Concerning the app: fantastic link to NOAA data that is very timely and accurate! We could see the progression of the Pole Fire (Utah) and we could predict that some communities might be under threat, and then the public alerts for evacuations started coming from the local news.On the downside: the map could use a bit more detail regarding terrain, towns, and roads, as we had to translate the maps here with Google Maps to determine scale and location with surface features. How the developer can accomplish this is a bit beyond me, but would welcome to help where I can. Despite this one drawback, I must give this app 5✖️🌠🌟⭐️💫✨!
Awesome support
09/14/2018

Siikosys1

I saw something I’ve never seen before: the developer actually offering to assist a confused reviewer! I decided to chance it and bought the app. Noticed a small discrepancy and notified the developer, and he responded within the hour with professional curtesy and appreciation! The developer genuinely is concerned about his creation and how people like it and it shows!Concerning the app: fantastic link to NOAA data that is very timely and accurate! We could see the progression of the Pole Fire (Utah) and we could predict that some communities might be under threat, and then the public alerts for evacuations started coming from the local news.On the downside: the map could use a bit more detail regarding terrain, towns, and roads, as we had to translate the maps here with Google Maps to determine scale and location with surface features. How the developer can accomplish this is a bit beyond me, but would welcome to help where I can. Despite this one drawback, I must give this app 5✖️🌠🌟⭐️💫✨!
Missing Data
11/11/2018

writingEachDay()
My friend's house in Zuma beach is gone as of a few hours ago and several other friends I haven't heard back from about their homes in Malibu, TO, Agoura during the Woolsey fire on November 9, 2018. No data even showing for Malibu when much of it has already been evacuated and burned. I tried the zooming in and out. Yes, of course this app shouldn't be relied upon to save one's life. But it doesn't even show Malibu as a burn area as of 3:45pm when much of the area has already been burned.UPDATE- data seems to be coming in slowly. As of 5pm-ish data for Malibu burn area and Sta. Monica mountains is now showing.UPDATE- Also noticed air quality index isn't accurate either, maybe based on conditions without the fires. About 48 hours into the Woolsey and Hill fires still shows good-moderate all over the area. We are 50mi east of fires in Pasadena and the air out here is thick like burning tires. Can't go outside.

Developer Response
Hi there, can you please update to Version 1.1.4 (just released today). I’ve added a ton of new features including the NASA MODIS + VIIRS spot data which updates more frequently than the USGS MapServer. Please consider editing your review as you check out the new data. Thank you and looking forward to getting your feedback.
Missing Data
11/11/2018

writingEachDay()

My friend's house in Zuma beach is gone as of a few hours ago and several other friends I haven't heard back from about their homes in Malibu, TO, Agoura during the Woolsey fire on November 9, 2018. No data even showing for Malibu when much of it has already been evacuated and burned. I tried the zooming in and out. Yes, of course this app shouldn't be relied upon to save one's life. But it doesn't even show Malibu as a burn area as of 3:45pm when much of the area has already been burned.UPDATE- data seems to be coming in slowly. As of 5pm-ish data for Malibu burn area and Sta. Monica mountains is now showing.UPDATE- Also noticed air quality index isn't accurate either, maybe based on conditions without the fires. About 48 hours into the Woolsey and Hill fires still shows good-moderate all over the area. We are 50mi east of fires in Pasadena and the air out here is thick like burning tires. Can't go outside.
Developer Response 10/13/2019
Hi there, can you please update to Version 1.1.4 (just released today). I’ve added a ton of new features including the NASA MODIS + VIIRS spot data which updates more frequently than the USGS MapServer. Please consider editing your review as you check out the new data. Thank you and looking forward to getting your feedback.
Fantastic app!
06/17/2020

DollyGurl
I’ve been hearing so much about the fires here in AZ I decided to get this app...and how wonderful...gives so much info on every fire in the state! And much much more! I wouldn’t change anything, except I would add state maps showing which roads were closed. I haven’t been here in AZ very long and do not know the state very well...there are a lot of road closures and I have no idea where they are in reference to the big fire. I have a drive coming up on Thursday (Northern AZ to PHX) and I want to avoid the fires if at all possible. Over the weekend I17 was shut down, some say due to fires, others say no just traffic, and that’s the only reasonable route to PHX from the verde valley. Detailed Road maps would be a help. (Sorry so wordy, I am an elderly talkative☺️). Great app... 6 stars!

Developer Response
Thank you for the review!
Fantastic app!
06/17/2020

DollyGurl

I’ve been hearing so much about the fires here in AZ I decided to get this app...and how wonderful...gives so much info on every fire in the state! And much much more! I wouldn’t change anything, except I would add state maps showing which roads were closed. I haven’t been here in AZ very long and do not know the state very well...there are a lot of road closures and I have no idea where they are in reference to the big fire. I have a drive coming up on Thursday (Northern AZ to PHX) and I want to avoid the fires if at all possible. Over the weekend I17 was shut down, some say due to fires, others say no just traffic, and that’s the only reasonable route to PHX from the verde valley. Detailed Road maps would be a help. (Sorry so wordy, I am an elderly talkative☺️). Great app... 6 stars!
Developer Response 06/17/2020
Thank you for the review!