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07-27-2016, 04:58 PM
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Patti just asked what to use for determining weather...
when you are on the road. Is it on you gps unit...?
What is recommended ?
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07-27-2016, 05:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by msubobcats
when you are on the road. Is it on you gps unit...?
What is recommended ?
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I use the weather apps on our phones.
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07-27-2016, 05:47 PM
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Location: Nevada
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The Storm app by Weather Underground is pretty good. For Canada I like the Weather Office app.
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07-27-2016, 08:08 PM
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We use the WeatherBug app. Gives radar and all other info. The radar feature has saved us from driving into thunderstorms and tornadoes a couple of times.
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07-28-2016, 11:14 AM
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This is usually the most accurate.
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07-28-2016, 12:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drharrold
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That's funny - saw one similar but it was called a Fairbanks weather station.
It had an additional item - "If you can't see the rock it's foggy"
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07-28-2016, 01:36 PM
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OLD SCHOOL = Roll down window....
Hi TECH = 3 Channel NOAA Weather Radio complete with ALARM SETTINGS
COMPROMISE = Weather Channel (or comparable) on iPhone.
Best MOTTO = If in doubt... wait it out!
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07-29-2016, 02:05 PM
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I have a weather radio but like Sirius weather ~~ shows up on my navigation system.
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07-29-2016, 06:58 PM
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Howdy All;
Mostly I use a rubber weather ball suspended from a tree branch.
If it's just hangin' there ... nice day 
If it's movin' ... breezy.
If it's movin'n alot ... heavy winds
If it's wet ... must be rainin'
If it's shiney lookin' ... might be icy
If it's not there ... cats musta got it ... again 
hankaye
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07-30-2016, 09:44 AM
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I have one of these Costco had them for $35.
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08-01-2016, 10:50 AM
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MyRadar App, Accuweather App, and the local airport METAR and TAF.
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08-01-2016, 08:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denverpilot
MyRadar App, Accuweather App, and the local airport METAR and TAF.
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METAR and TAF via ForeFlight. 
I would wager most here don't know what METAR and TAF is, so I didn't mention them. One of the best "civilian" WX apps I've used is Weather Underground's Storm.
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-Andersen Ultimate 24K 5er Hitch.
-2014 Cougar 326SRX, Maxxis tires w/TPMS, wet bolts, two 6v batts.
-Four Wheel 8' Popup Camper.
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08-02-2016, 03:39 AM
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Location: Lakeland, FL
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I have found weather.gov to be the most accurate for current wx and forecasts, there is also an aviation link with METAR's and TAF's. For radar I use wunderground.com Nexrad.
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08-02-2016, 04:44 AM
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Location: Virginia
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I have a weather app on my Ford SYNC navigation system which I use and it shows the current radar on my route. I use a Garmin RV GPS for my mapping and traffic. I also have tire pressure and temp sensors. My wife says I am just trying to make this thing look more like a cockpit everyday but it keeps her busy!!!!!
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