Using Radar Omega Pt 1 - Basic Interface

[@ThunderChasers]

Feel free to leave a comment with any video ideas you may have. Thank you all for watching.

[@gyrateful]

Two years after you uploaded this, it is still accurate and useful for a newbie like me.

[@ThunderChasers]

Thank you!

[@shmurk9829]

Bro, i had to come back to thus again to refresh for tornado season, and as i said a year ago, you have a gift for breakdowns, please do some more videos, i always watch your lives but, we miss those videos 🎉

[@ThunderChasers]

I appreciate the encouragement. I may have a few ideas for new videos.

[@CJWrightRealtor]

Hello Sir, I downloaded RO some time back. THIS vid is what I’ve needed! I just couldn’t use it because I didn’t know how to set it up! Thank you so much!!

[@ThunderChasers]

You’re very welcome!

[@rickolson6826]

Thank you! It's nice to have a chance to learn especially about tools we can use to help keep us safe. I drive a big rig in all lower 48 states so this is very helpful to me. Liked and subscribed with bells on!

[@ThunderChasers]

You're welcome! More videos coming soon!

[@johngoguen361]

Keep on trucking man I use to haul sticks

[@tahoe4beauty]

It's my belief if you are going to own a tool, learn how to use it..I just downloaded Radar Omega and you dear sir are a wonderful instructor! I will be watching all your videos. Thank You, thank you!!!+

[@ThunderChasers]

Thank you sir! If you have any questions feel free to ask here in the comments.

[@geraldsmith7240]

Thank You So Much, Resting Easier With Your Tutorial 🍀

[@ThunderChasers]

You're welcome.

[@rsbff4521]

Very helpful, thanks for doing this

[@chipweather]

Great tutorial! I got the alpha subscription but this still felt helpful, much better then the user guide from them. Definitely would like to see more videos on Radaromega

[@ThunderChasers]

Chip, what would you like to see next for Radar Omega content?

[@chipweather]

@@ThunderChasers more tutorials like this probably. Maybe some sort of video about the model features

[@BadWeatherfreak]

@@chipweather how much do you pay for it?

[@BadWeatherfreak]

@@chipweather what other apps offer building view like this app?

[@ThunderChasers]

As far as I can tell, there aren't buildings. As-in, 3D buildings like Apple Maps, for example.

[@Glide-vd5we]

Thanks for the great video much appreciated still trying to figure out how to get a actual weather forecast for specific area this app is all new to me can't wait to figure it out.

[@ThunderChasers]

You won’t get a point forecast from any of the specialty radar viewers. RadarOmega has the most extensive features however. And you could in theory come up with your own forecast using the app.

[@joemanuel07]

Thank you sir your video was very helpful.

[@ThunderChasers]

glad you found it useful.

[@P.e.m.a.]

Ty for this!

[@ThunderChasers]

you are welcome!

[@robthefiveo]

Can't get tornado warning alert chime to work on iphone. It's setup correctly but won't chime. Anyone else with same issue?

[@nolucid]

How do you use the search on ipad is it included in one of the subscriptions or what?

[@ThunderChasers]

After I made this video, I looked at my ipad and iphone both, and realized the search is only available on the desktop version. This is something we will have to address with the folks at StormMapping/RadarOmega to see if they can add it to the Android and iOS versions.

[@nolucid]

@@ThunderChasers alright thanks for telling me

[@Thetimecapsuletx]

I keep losing the upper 3 bars for the drop down menu. I tried everything to get it back. Only way is to close the app and reload. I have no idea what is causing this.

[@ThunderChasers]

You may need to report this to the Radar Omega team on the Facebook group. facebook.com/groups/RadarOmega

[@kalebbort9246]

How do you mkae your reflectivity look brighter? And im not talking about with the color tables. Like my reflectivity looks dull. Also my velocity.

[@ThunderChasers]

Go to control panel > display settings > scroll to data opacity and make sure it is 100%.

[@kalebbort9246]

@@ThunderChasers omg I'm so dumb I've had the app for like 2 days. I've been trying since 9am to do this. I love you bro. You don't understand how long I've been looking for something like this. I had that QLCS come though here in Illinois this morn and I could barley see it because of that. Thanks bro I really appreciate it.

[@ThunderChasers]

@@kalebbort9246 no problem bud.

[@Thetimecapsuletx]

For some reason, I don’t have the search bar on the top right. 😟

[@ThunderChasers]

It is only available on Windows. I did not know this when I made this video.

[@lesliefrank5470]

I downloaded this but all it allows me to see is a tone of dots all over the map, states, and division lines. I don't see any rain, storms ,or weather of any kind but we have severe weather going on right now. Very disappointed how un-usefriendly this app is. Can you help me figure out what I need to do?

[@ThunderChasers]

To remove the dots, tap the hamburger icon. The three lines. Scroll to Spotter Network and turn off the layer. If you’re not seeing anything on radar, you have either chosen the wrong radar site, or you may also have unselected the radar site. If I could post a screenshot I’d show you what I mean.

[@mohnkern]

INterestingly my radars are grey dots, without the acronyms on the map. Can't figure out how to put the acronyms on the map

[@mohnkern]

Lol, Just after posting I figured it out

[@ThunderChasers]

@@mohnkern glad you figured it out! Thanks for the sub!

[@stevelarson1236]

Good information. I have the Android version, which has a few differences on the screen content. Could you tell us what level of program you are using.... Alpha, Beta,... Thanks.

[@ThunderChasers]

I am using Alpha.

[@charleskewin8263]

i lost the actual radar cloud cover red/greens etc. on my app. All i can do is click on the dots but no cloud cover/storm patterns show up. I paid the 8.99. version. I cant find how to restore it. Any ideas?

[@ThunderChasers]

Go to “Info & Support” click on “Support” Then click “Reset all settings”. This should put you back to default and allow you to start over.

[@charleskewin8263]

@@ThunderChasers thanks! I actually got it fixed. I deleted it and reinstalled it. I’ll keep that info handy. Appreciate the quick response!

[@ThunderChasers]

no problem. I try to respond as quickly as possible to comments. As the channel grows that may become more difficult. But I will do my best.

[@Dennyh025]

Does Radar Omega have an option that will give you an arrow or something around your GPS location to show you what direction your looking on the map?

[@jimlthor]

Yea. Go to Menu, Display Settings, Location Settings and and turn on Show Orientation. Make sure you have the little target thing turned on, on your phone that shows your current location. Also, make sure you have Location turned on on your phone. And that RadarOmega has permission to use it

[@con7angel]

How do I see the whole radar for the whole United states and not just one region?

[@ThunderChasers]

You’ll have to use MRMS. If available. It’s under radar. If you don’t see it, you don’t have access to it.

[@blblawhoo4338]

does radar omega come with the HRRR like on rayan hall channel?

[@ThunderChasers]

The HRRR is available if you have the Alpha subscription.

[@L_T34]

do you know where i can find the predicted future radar? i can only find radar from the past and the current but not the future, and i usually use future radars for weather too. thanks in advance

[@ThunderChasers]

This is available but you need the alpha subscription.

[@L_T34]

@@ThunderChasers oh OK, thanks

[@profn588]

@@ThunderChasers where can I find it at the future radar what’s it called or what do I have to enable to get it

[@ThunderChasers]

That is under Models. Usually we use HRRR. And then choose reflectivity.

[@GoHornets]

Do you know if I get just the base version can I still track the storm chasers who go live on there

[@ThunderChasers]

Yes

[@stormygirl1989]

You said it was free in the video. Did that change recently or has the base iOS version always been 11.99 in Canada lol

[@ThunderChasers]

@@stormygirl1989 I made this video a while ago. I don't remember what I was referring to. But the price of the app is $9.99 US dollars. Maybe I misspoke. Thanks for letting me know!

[@TJB270]

Recently downloaded the app, so this was very helpful sir, thanks! I have a few questions though: how can I find the gate to gate shear in a storm? Also, is there an option for Super Res velocity?

[@ThunderChasers]

I find gate-to-gate wind shear by finding the highest and lowest wind velocities within a velocity couplet. so, if the radar is sampling -40kts away and 50kts towards, then that would be 90 kts gate-to-gate. Gates in radar terminology refer to the individual "pixels". I use quotes, because it isn't the same as the pixels on your monitor. It is simply the easiest way for me to explain it. Super-Res Velocity can be found under the lower-right hand menu where it will usually say, "Hi-Res Reflectivity". If you click that, a pop-over menu will display, and you can then choose which product you want to view. Hi-Res Velocity is the fourth item down the list, under the heading, "Velocity Products".

[@ThunderChasers]

I should probably add, you would need to use the velocity product to view gate-to-gate shear. I may make a future video about how to read velocity data. Please let me know if this is something that would be of interest. :)

[@TJB270]

@@ThunderChasers Thank you sir! Very helpful. I love this app

[@ThunderChasers]

It really is a great way to view radar data! The team at StormMapping has done an excellent job.

[@TJB270]

@@ThunderChasers Absolutely! Whenever you get a chance :)

[@DesertCruiser1]

I wish the voice quality was clearer.

[@ThunderChasers]

Hopefully the next video has better audio. I have since acquired a new microphone. :)

[@_E_P]

I dont have the search on my android or pc

[@ThunderChasers]

They may have removed it in recent updates. This video is a tad outdated.

[@jth858]

Is it possible to have a full country radar view. I've only been able to select local areas.

[@ThunderChasers]

RadarOmega has this ability. It may be available to all users. I do not know. But it is under Radar>MRMS. If you do not see it, then it requires a subscription.

[@GAWells-lj7qo]

I'm just trying to figure out how to get rid of all the green dots that completely cover my RO map, rendering it useless because I can't even see place names because of them. I still don't have an answer. So frustrated. I've had RO for almost a year and it's still totally useless to me.

[@ThunderChasers]

Those are spotter network location beacons. Go to data overlay settings. Spotter network. (The binoculars) and turn off the spotter network layer.

[@GAWells-lj7qo]

@@ThunderChasers Thank You!

[@Xen_demon]

How u take off letter on city

[@ThunderChasers]

I’m not sure I understand your question.

[@renorailfanning5465]

Is 3D available in the basic $8.99 plans without a subscription ?

[@ThunderChasers]

I don’t know, but if that’s the feature you are looking for, it’s not worth a subscription. The other features are, but 3D is more of a gimmick IMO. The only true 3D radar experience is from Gibson Ridge Analyst.

[@renorailfanning5465]

@@ThunderChasers Thank you.

[@Undesbutedcards]

How do I read velocity to identify tornados ?

[@ThunderChasers]

I can make a video about this. It can be a tricky thing to identify. There are a lot of factors that play into the radar, how far away the storm is from the radar site, range folding, etc. I may make a video using GRAnalyst to explain this.

[@ThunderChasers]

Good evening Jayton, I just uploaded a video that may be of interest to your question.

[@BadWeatherfreak]

How much are the plans for this app?

[@ThunderChasers]

Gamma is $4.99/month Beta is $8.99/month Alpha is $11.99/month Plus the app itself is also $8.99 one time payment.

[@BadWeatherfreak]

@@ThunderChasers the one main reason I am looking to this app is because it shows more streets. And a building view. Which plan includes that feature?

[@ThunderChasers]

I haven't seen a building view. But all versions, even without the subscription, have the different street maps. There are various themes for the maps, which we will cover in a future video.

[@animalphotographer3314]

Can you see the Weather on Europa?

[@ThunderChasers]

Germany has radar available on RadarOmega. But that is the only European country so far.

[@animalphotographer3314]

@@ThunderChasers Okey Thanks

[@weatherchanneluniversal6024]

@@ThunderChasers I do live in the Netherlands. Thus Radar Omegas is not very useful to me.

[@dna2gether]

I got in Felberg and I can’t see a thing. I just got this

[@ThunderChasers]

Can you clarify what you are saying?

[@bretthong6137]

Do you have any way to use predictions?

[@ThunderChasers]

Could you be more specific as to what you mean by predictions?

[@kriminalec_009]

@@ThunderChasers where will rain,storm or anything move through certain place and that..etc prediction of weather moving and through..

[@ThunderChasers]

@@kriminalec_009 RadarOmega's Alpha subscription includes access to forecast computer models. This is covered in another video.

[@blblawhoo4338]

is radar omega good for 8.99 just for finding tornado ? close to a area say my house? or do i need to buy the monthly plan also? how much is the desktop version thanks

[@ThunderChasers]

you should be fine with just the app. It isn't going to tell you there is a tornado. Unless there is a warning of course.

[@blblawhoo4338]

@@ThunderChasers well wouldnt the pro paid one tell you that with the montly lol

[@ThunderChasers]

Unfortunately, that's not how it works. You'll get a tornado warning displayed when NWS issues one. But, if you want to know if there is a tornado, you have to know how to read the velocity data and/or the correlation coefficient. There is an algorithm that runs on the WSR-88D radars, that will show up as a tornado vortex signature icon. But it is notoriously unreliable. And I ignore it 100% of the time. We may do a video in the future on how to read the radar.

[@bretthong6137]

@Thunder Chasers that would cost more yes.?

[@blblawhoo4338]

@@ThunderChasers does the 8.99 have the velocity mode and reflectivity mode?

[@bretthong6137]

Does the HRRR have snow also?

[@ThunderChasers]

If you use something like Pivotal Weather, I believe there is a snow forecast. I don't think RO has that available.

[@bretthong6137]

@@ThunderChasers can I get in the app store?

[@ThunderChasers]

As far as I know, it is only available on the web. www.pivotalweather.com/model.php?m=hrrr&p=snku_acc

[@bretthong6137]

@Thunder Chasers have anything in there free that shows there storms will be like radar omega? Thanks

[@ThunderChasers]

you can use this link, but, just remember this is a prediction by a computer. HRRR sometimes gets it right, sometimes it is completely wrong. www.pivotalweather.com/model.php?m=hrrr&p=refcmp_uh001h

[@ronriley952]

how do i unsubscribe and cancel radar omega?

[@ThunderChasers]

Depends on whether you have iPhone or Android phone. In iPhone it has to be done under your subscriptions on the settings app.

[@ronriley952]

@@ThunderChasers Thanks. I'm on iPhone. Under Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions I see my subscription to Data Level Beta but see no way to cancel it. Ive also looked under Settings > RadarOmega and Settings > Wallet & Apple Pay. I do not see a way to cancel.

[@ThunderChasers]

tap where it says radaromega. cancel is at the botoom in red.

[@ronriley952]

There is no Cancel on that page. Only text about when subscription expires and how much it is. I’d post a screen capture but there doesn’t seem to be a way to do that. I’m starting to feel more stupid than usual.

[@ThunderChasers]

then it is already cancelled.

[@dieselwolf3005]

13:20

[@ThunderChasers]

Not sure what you are meaning by the time stamp?

[@dieselwolf3005]

@@ThunderChasers nothing I just put time so I could resume where I left off, as I was unable to watch everything at once lol.

[@ThunderChasers]

@@dieselwolf3005 clever!

[@dieselwolf3005]

@@ThunderChasers yeah trying to learn how to use the app, and your videos are very helpful, got more saved to watch after I finish this one.

[@ThunderChasers]

@@dieselwolf3005 thanks!

[@DailyActsTV]

Not a great video on the interface. We need a video on how to cast future radars I dont have time to wait for this shit

[@ThunderChasers]

The interface has changed. We apologize for delays on an update video. I just have not had time. KZbin and chasing are a hobby for me. I do my best to make content in a timely fashion.

[@saltymiso]

I’m guessing I have to get the subscription to see the radar all over the map instead a circle near where I live 🥲

[@ThunderChasers]

I think so. It is called MRMS. If you don’t see it in the menu then you are correct.

[@saltymiso]

@@ThunderChasers nope thanks anyway though