Everything about the current warning and weather situation.
WarnWetter App, DWD National Meteorological Service of Germany
The WarnWetter App offers the following functions (in the free version):
• Current warning situation for Germany down to municipal level
• Favorites function for on-site (GPS required) and selected locations
• detailed information on the warning situation
• configurable warning elements and warning levels
• configurable alarm function (push)
• Social media sharing function for sharing information from the WarnWetter App e.g. via Facebook, Twitter or e-mail.
• Warnings about natural hazards (floods, storm surges and avalanches).
• Predicted trajectories of thunderstorm cells.
• Coast warnings and lake warnings for Bavarian lake and Lake Constance.
• Video information in case of severe weather situations.
• Features such as configurable widgets, different wind speed units, light/dark design, etc.
• Customizable start page for your favorite products
For a one-time fee (in-app purchase) the WarnWetter App can be expanded to a full version including the following functions:
• Map function to display the current weather situation and a forecast up to 7 days in advance.
• Precipitation differentiated into rain, snow, sleet and hail (radar, model forecasts).
• Clouds (satellite data, model forecasts).
• Lightning (lightning location, forecasts).
• Wind (model forecasts).
• Temperatures (model forecasts).
• Seamless time control from past to future
• Combination of weather elements (precipitation, clouds, temperature, wind...) possible
• additional measured data and forecasts from weather stations and other points (weather conditions, temperature, wind, precipitation)
• Extended favorites function for on-site (GPS required) and selected locations
• Measured data and forecasts up to 7 days in advance
• Temperature, precipitation, dew point, humidity, wind, air pressure, sunshine duration, probability of precipitation
• Rise and set times for the sun and moon
• Text reports for the federal states, the German coast and sea areas, as well as the Alps and Lake Constance (only in German)
• Forest fire hazards and Grasland fire Index
• Thunderstorm monitor with extended functions (current thunderstorm cells, lightning, etc.)
• Road weather
• Information on thermal sensitivity and increased UV intensity.
• Model forecasts for warning-relevant events such as storm, persisting or heavy precipitation.
• User reports of observations for various weather events (thunderstorms, wind, tornadoes, etc.) as well as for certain plants stages including input of own messages and photos
Note: The in-app purchase can be used on multiple devices with the same account. The range of functions differs in older versions of the WarnWetter App.
WarnWetter: A Comprehensive OverviewGameplay
WarnWetter is a cooperative weather prediction game for 2-4 players. Players take on the roles of meteorologists working together to predict the weather patterns in a specific region. The game is played over a series of rounds, each representing a day. During each round, players collect weather data, make predictions, and issue warnings based on their forecasts.
Components
The game includes a game board representing the region, weather cards, player mats, prediction tokens, and warning tokens. The weather cards depict various weather conditions, such as sunny, cloudy, rainy, and stormy. The prediction tokens are used to indicate the players' predictions for each weather condition. The warning tokens are used to alert the population of impending severe weather.
Gameplay
At the start of each round, players draw a number of weather cards equal to the number of players. They then discuss the cards and make predictions about the weather for the day. Players can choose to predict any combination of weather conditions, but they must agree on a single prediction for each condition.
Once predictions are made, players place their prediction tokens on the corresponding spaces on the game board. The game board is divided into several regions, and each region has a threshold value for each weather condition. If the total number of prediction tokens for a particular condition in a region exceeds the threshold, a warning token is placed on that region.
Scoring
At the end of each round, the actual weather conditions are revealed. Players score points based on the accuracy of their predictions. If a player's prediction matches the actual weather condition, they score 1 point. If they predict the correct condition but not the intensity (e.g., they predict rain but the actual condition is heavy rain), they score 0.5 points. If their prediction is incorrect, they lose 1 point.
Winning
The game continues for a predetermined number of rounds. At the end of the game, the player with the most points wins. However, if the players fail to issue a warning for a severe weather event that occurs in the region, they all lose the game.
Strategy
WarnWetter requires players to work together effectively and make informed predictions based on the available information. Players must consider the weather patterns in the region, the probability of different weather conditions, and the potential impact of their predictions. By communicating effectively and making strategic decisions, players can increase their chances of issuing accurate warnings and winning the game.
Everything about the current warning and weather situation.
WarnWetter App, DWD National Meteorological Service of Germany
The WarnWetter App offers the following functions (in the free version):
• Current warning situation for Germany down to municipal level
• Favorites function for on-site (GPS required) and selected locations
• detailed information on the warning situation
• configurable warning elements and warning levels
• configurable alarm function (push)
• Social media sharing function for sharing information from the WarnWetter App e.g. via Facebook, Twitter or e-mail.
• Warnings about natural hazards (floods, storm surges and avalanches).
• Predicted trajectories of thunderstorm cells.
• Coast warnings and lake warnings for Bavarian lake and Lake Constance.
• Video information in case of severe weather situations.
• Features such as configurable widgets, different wind speed units, light/dark design, etc.
• Customizable start page for your favorite products
For a one-time fee (in-app purchase) the WarnWetter App can be expanded to a full version including the following functions:
• Map function to display the current weather situation and a forecast up to 7 days in advance.
• Precipitation differentiated into rain, snow, sleet and hail (radar, model forecasts).
• Clouds (satellite data, model forecasts).
• Lightning (lightning location, forecasts).
• Wind (model forecasts).
• Temperatures (model forecasts).
• Seamless time control from past to future
• Combination of weather elements (precipitation, clouds, temperature, wind...) possible
• additional measured data and forecasts from weather stations and other points (weather conditions, temperature, wind, precipitation)
• Extended favorites function for on-site (GPS required) and selected locations
• Measured data and forecasts up to 7 days in advance
• Temperature, precipitation, dew point, humidity, wind, air pressure, sunshine duration, probability of precipitation
• Rise and set times for the sun and moon
• Text reports for the federal states, the German coast and sea areas, as well as the Alps and Lake Constance (only in German)
• Forest fire hazards and Grasland fire Index
• Thunderstorm monitor with extended functions (current thunderstorm cells, lightning, etc.)
• Road weather
• Information on thermal sensitivity and increased UV intensity.
• Model forecasts for warning-relevant events such as storm, persisting or heavy precipitation.
• User reports of observations for various weather events (thunderstorms, wind, tornadoes, etc.) as well as for certain plants stages including input of own messages and photos
Note: The in-app purchase can be used on multiple devices with the same account. The range of functions differs in older versions of the WarnWetter App.
WarnWetter: A Comprehensive OverviewGameplay
WarnWetter is a cooperative weather prediction game for 2-4 players. Players take on the roles of meteorologists working together to predict the weather patterns in a specific region. The game is played over a series of rounds, each representing a day. During each round, players collect weather data, make predictions, and issue warnings based on their forecasts.
Components
The game includes a game board representing the region, weather cards, player mats, prediction tokens, and warning tokens. The weather cards depict various weather conditions, such as sunny, cloudy, rainy, and stormy. The prediction tokens are used to indicate the players' predictions for each weather condition. The warning tokens are used to alert the population of impending severe weather.
Gameplay
At the start of each round, players draw a number of weather cards equal to the number of players. They then discuss the cards and make predictions about the weather for the day. Players can choose to predict any combination of weather conditions, but they must agree on a single prediction for each condition.
Once predictions are made, players place their prediction tokens on the corresponding spaces on the game board. The game board is divided into several regions, and each region has a threshold value for each weather condition. If the total number of prediction tokens for a particular condition in a region exceeds the threshold, a warning token is placed on that region.
Scoring
At the end of each round, the actual weather conditions are revealed. Players score points based on the accuracy of their predictions. If a player's prediction matches the actual weather condition, they score 1 point. If they predict the correct condition but not the intensity (e.g., they predict rain but the actual condition is heavy rain), they score 0.5 points. If their prediction is incorrect, they lose 1 point.
Winning
The game continues for a predetermined number of rounds. At the end of the game, the player with the most points wins. However, if the players fail to issue a warning for a severe weather event that occurs in the region, they all lose the game.
Strategy
WarnWetter requires players to work together effectively and make informed predictions based on the available information. Players must consider the weather patterns in the region, the probability of different weather conditions, and the potential impact of their predictions. By communicating effectively and making strategic decisions, players can increase their chances of issuing accurate warnings and winning the game.
