WeatherFlow – Smart Weather Stations & Environmental Monitoring Ecosystem Overview

Created by Lamont Gibson, Modified on Sun, 5 Jul at 12:24 PM by Lamont Gibson

Purpose

This overview serves as the SmartHomeConcierge.ai master reference for the WeatherFlow ecosystem. It provides a comprehensive summary of products, platform features, mobile app capabilities, weather monitoring technologies, environmental sensors, smart home integrations, automation features, and common configuration categories used by SmartHomeConcierge.ai technicians when assisting customers and creating device-specific configuration articles.

WeatherFlow is the original company behind the Tempest Weather System and is now part of WeatherFlow-Tempest. The ecosystem combines AI-powered weather forecasting, hyperlocal weather observations, cloud analytics, lightning detection, and smart home automation. The Tempest platform is designed for homeowners, gardeners, irrigation systems, outdoor enthusiasts, and organizations that depend on highly accurate, property-specific weather data.

Supported Products

Consumer Products

Tempest Weather System
Tempest Weather Station
Tempest Hub

Professional Solutions

TempestOne
Enterprise Weather Intelligence Platform
Nearcast AI™ Services

Integrated Sensors

Sonic Wind Sensor
Haptic Rain Sensor
Lightning Detector
Temperature Sensor
Humidity Sensor
Barometric Pressure Sensor
UV Sensor
Solar Radiation Sensor
Ambient Light Sensor

Mobile Applications

Tempest App (iOS)
Tempest App (Android)
Tempest Web Dashboard
Apple Watch App

Mobile App Features

Feature	Description
Weather Dashboard	Displays current weather, forecasts, and historical data.
Station Management	Configure and manage Tempest devices.
Hyperlocal Forecasts	AI-generated forecasts based on backyard weather observations.
Historical Reports	View weather history, charts, and trends.
Lightning Monitoring	Track nearby lightning activity.
Alert Management	Configure customizable weather notifications.
Device Sharing	Share weather stations with others.
Firmware Updates	Install over-the-air software updates.

Subscription Services

Included Features

Real-Time Weather Monitoring
Hyperlocal Forecasting
Historical Data
Mobile App Access
Web Dashboard
Station Sharing
Firmware Updates
Smart Home Integrations

Premium Features

The Tempest Weather System does not require a monthly subscription for its core weather monitoring and forecasting features. Professional WeatherFlow-Tempest enterprise products are available separately for commercial and government customers.

Supported Weather Measurements

Atmospheric

Temperature
Humidity
Dew Point
Heat Index
Wind Chill
Barometric Pressure

Wind

Wind Speed
Wind Gust
Wind Direction
Rapid Wind Updates

Rain

Rain Detection
Rainfall Rate
Daily Rainfall
Storm Rainfall
Monthly Rainfall

Environmental

UV Index
Solar Radiation
Brightness
Lightning Distance
Lightning Strike Count
Air Density

Smart Features

Feature	Description
Nearcast AI™	Uses machine learning with neighborhood weather data to generate highly localized forecasts.
Hyperlocal Weather	Measures weather conditions directly from the installation location rather than relying solely on public weather stations.
Sonic Wind Sensor	Measures wind speed and direction with no moving parts.
Haptic Rain Sensor	Detects rainfall without a traditional tipping bucket.
Lightning Detection	Detects nearby lightning and sends immediate alerts.
Solar Powered	Outdoor sensor operates using integrated solar charging with battery backup.

WeatherFlow's patented Nearcast AI™ combines backyard observations with radar, satellite, and weather models to continuously improve forecast accuracy.

Smart Home Features

Smart Irrigation
Weather-Based Lighting
HVAC Optimization
Freeze Protection
Garden Monitoring
Storm Monitoring
Outdoor Event Planning
Environmental Monitoring

Automation Features

Rain-Based Automation
Wind-Based Automation
Temperature-Based Automation
Lightning Notifications
Sunrise/Sunset Automation
Automatic Firmware Updates
Smart Irrigation Triggers
Weather-Based HVAC Control

Notification Features

Lightning Alerts
Rain Alerts
High Wind Alerts
Freeze Warnings
Heat Alerts
Device Offline Alerts
Firmware Update Notifications
Weather Warnings

Environmental Features

Backyard Weather Monitoring
Historical Weather Reports
Garden Monitoring
Climate Analysis
Storm Tracking
UV Monitoring
Solar Radiation Monitoring
Weather Trend Analysis

Maintenance Features

Automatic Firmware Updates
Sensor Diagnostics
Battery Monitoring
Wi-Fi Monitoring
Station Health Monitoring
Device Diagnostics

Security Features

WeatherFlow Account Authentication
Secure Cloud Synchronization
Device Authorization
Secure Firmware Updates
Encrypted Communications

Privacy Features

Secure Cloud Storage
User Permission Controls
Station Sharing Controls
Data Export
Encrypted Communications

Smart Home Integrations

Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Apple Siri Shortcuts
Apple Home (via Matter-compatible automations where applicable)
Home Assistant
Homey
IFTTT
Rachio Smart Irrigation
REST API
Local UDP API

WeatherFlow integrates with leading automation platforms, allowing weather conditions such as rain, lightning, temperature, and wind to trigger smart home automations. It also provides local UDP broadcasts and cloud APIs for advanced integrations.

Voice Assistant Integration

Amazon Alexa

Current Weather
Temperature
Wind Conditions
Rain Status
Weather Forecast

Google Assistant

Current Weather
Weather Forecast
Station Conditions

Apple Siri

Siri Shortcuts
Weather Automations

Device Management Features

Add Weather Station
Remove Weather Station
Rename Station
Configure Wi-Fi
Manage Alerts
Share Station
Firmware Updates
Diagnostics
Export Weather Data
API Management

Common Customer Requests

Set Up WeatherFlow Station
Install Tempest Weather Station
Connect Hub to Wi-Fi
Pair Tempest App
Configure Weather Alerts
Enable Lightning Notifications
Connect Alexa
Connect Google Assistant
Connect Home Assistant
Configure Rachio Integration
Configure API Access
Update Firmware
Troubleshoot Offline Station
Reset Weather Station
Export Historical Weather Data