SWIFT WX??

[Larry J. Kosch]

Has anybody tried the SWIFT WX systems?? How has it worked in your storm chasing and forecasting?? Does anybody have this system on their laptops?? I tried looking at the SWIFT WX website, but they don't mention what the system requirements are. I don't want to throw away huge gobs of money on something that won't work on my PC or laptop.

On a related topic (close), I decided to buy the STORM PREDATOR software. The 2.0 version is loaded with a lot of stuff. It basically combines the Nexrad radar, wind speeds, warning boxes, storm speeds, directions and intensity indicators, etc. And its shown in a format so it looks like you are looking at a custom made weather radar screen.

For those curious about SWIFT WX or STORM Predator, heres a couple of links:

http://www.swiftwx.com/default.aspx
http://www.stormpredator.com/

Thanks for your response!

 

[David Drummond]

I have the original version of swiftwx and used it a lot when I was gathering data by cell phone. I expecially liked the ability to dial itself up, grab a single radar from and then log off as it kept the cell phone time down, and then it would take the individual images it gathered and loop them for you.

I considered upgrading by I also used the older version of Digital Atmosphere, and since Tim came out with the latest that is enhanced with a TON of new stuff, I may go that direction instead. You should consider checking out his newest version:
http://weathergraphics.com
I believe he is going to be doing a presentation on the newest version at the National Storm Chaser Convention next year as well.

 

[Dan Cook]

Used that until I found storm lab.

 

[Sheila_Ward]

I used SwiftWX last year. It is a good product. But this year I switched to StormLab. I feel it is far superior to SwiftWX, but also more expensive. You can check out StormLab at http://www.interwarn.com/

 

[Shawn Rutherford]

Gibson Ridge Level 3 Radar Software

I've tried both but am REALLY impressed with Gibson Ridge...

I use it now to coordinate our local storm spotters...

 

[Tom Van Kuiken]

I too have a couple radar programs on my computer, but Gibson Ridge is my favorite.

 

[Tom Burgess]

I use swift 1.5 2.1 Storm pred. and stormlab. Each is great. I use swift 1.5 on the road because of the dial out hang up when done. the others I use only in high speed invioments.