Types of Alerts on the Tomorrow.io Platform

Tomorrow.io provides several types of alerts to help users stay informed and respond effectively to weather events. Below is an overview of the alert types available on the platform.

Insight-Based Alerts

Available to all users.
Learn more about Insight-Based Alerts →

Insight-based alerts are triggered when specific weather conditions meet the thresholds you've defined. These can include temperature drops, wind speed changes, snowfall, and more.

• Fully customizable by parameter, threshold, location, and time

• Suitable for daily operations and proactive planning

• Can be configured for individual locations or grouped areas

Real Time Lightning Alerts

Premium feature, available to users with lightning data access.
Learn more about Lightning Alerts →

Lightning alerts notify users when lightning is detected within a defined radius and include a countdown timer that resets with each new strike.

• Based on real-time lightning detection

• Supports safety protocols for outdoor activities and events

• Alerts are delivered via email, push notification, and optionally SMS or WhatsApp

Tropical Cyclone Alerts

Available to all users.
Learn more about Tropical Cyclone Alerts →

Tropical cyclone alerts provide updates on storm activity, including new advisories, changes in storm status, and all-clear notifications.

• Covers all global basins using data from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) and Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC)

• Alerts include storm name, forecast direction and speed, and wind intensity

• Each alert includes a deep link to the tropical cyclone layer on the platform, centered on the affected area

• Delivered via email, push notification, and optionally SMS or WhatsApp

AIRMETs, SIGMETs, and Volcanic Ash Alerts

Available to aviation customers only.
Learn more about Aviation Alerts (AIRMETs, SIGMETs, Volcanic Ash) →

These alerts inform aviation users of significant meteorological advisories that affect flight safety.

• SIGMETs include alerts for hazards such as turbulence, icing, and thunderstorms

• AIRMETs cover conditions like moderate icing or mountain obscuration

• Volcanic Ash alerts are issued by global VAACs, currently covering Washington, London, and Toulouse regions

• Alerts display severity, altitude range, timeframe, and affected flight regions (FIRs)

• Each alert includes a link to view the advisory directly on the platform map

For more information about configuring alerts or accessing premium features, contact support@tomorrow.io or your account manager.