Introducing SMS Weather On Demand, the app for adventurers and anyone who operates beyond the reach of the internet. Use the app to request detailed weather forecasts for your exact location using SMS text messaging.
Designed to work with newer smartphones with satellitle messaging, it's also a flexible alternative to the bundled, high-cost weather forecasts on many existing satellite messenger devices or any device lacking a built-in weather feature.
The initial setup happens while you're online, so that you're ready to go when you're off the grid.
Create your account and use the "Add to Home Screen" feature to install and run our lightweight progressive web application.
Head out even where there's no internet. As long as you have a capability to send texts, you're covered.
Open the app from your home screen. It uses your GPS location and settings to help prepare a unique text for your forecast request.
Just hit 'send' in your messaging app. You'll get a weather forecast texted back in moments.
Please note: Standard messaging rates from your cellular or satellite carrier will apply for the SMS messages you send and receive. Coverage and Deliverability are also dependent on the cellular/satellite messaging providers you use.
Know if a storm is rolling in before you're exposed on a ridge.
Get forecasts and wind data far from shore.
Access essential weather data from remote airfields and airstrips.
Plan your route with confidence, knowing the conditions ahead.
Stay up-to-date when your home internet is unreliable or down.
Get weather forecasts if messaging services recover faster than data infrastructure in a disaster area.
Your first weather forecasts are free!
Get a feel for how the app works both online and offline to see the value for yourself. After you've used your initial free requests, you can continue the service and setup your account whenever you are online with our straightforward, usage-based subscription.
This on-demand model gives you complete control, without requiring a fixed monthly subscription. Text weather forecasts are only sent as SMS replies each time they are requested by the user.
Your account dashboard will help keep track of your usage based subscription, requests made and messages delivered.
Don't let a lack of signal leave you guessing. Create your account in seconds and add the app to your home screen today.