Getting Started

Getting Started

How WeatherGeekz Works

A quick walkthrough to get you up and running in minutes.

Important: WeatherGeekz is a community-driven platform and is not a replacement for official NWS alerts. Always rely on the National Weather Service for life-safety decisions.

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Tap any icon to jump to that section of the app.

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Create your account

Sign up with your email or Google account, then verify with the OTP code we send you.

Sign up
2

Set up your profile

Add your display name, city, state, bio, and weather interest badges so others can discover you. Add a profile photo too.

Edit profile
3

Share your first post

Post a storm photo, weather report, question, or forecast. Tag a hazard type and location if it's a storm report — it'll show on the Report Map.

Create a post
4

Join a group

Browse groups by category — regional, chase, photography, or weather-anxiety support — and join communities near you.

Browse groups
5

Check the radar

View live precipitation from RainViewer. Use the locate button to center on your area. Always cross-check with NWS for warnings.

Open radar
6

Explore the maps

See where other members are on the User Map, and view community storm reports as pins on the Storm Report Map.

View user map
7

Learn the basics

Browse curated educational resources from SKYWARN, NWS, and safety experts. Save anything useful to your Saved Resources.

Start learning
8

Save resources for later

Bookmark educational links, posts, and storm alerts in your personal collection so you can find them quickly.

My saved items
9

Find events

Discover storm spotter training classes, weather conferences, and community meetups in your area.

Browse events
10

Stay safe

Review the Safety Hub for emergency contacts, first aid tips, and storm safety procedures before you head out.

Open safety hub
11

Go Premium (optional)

Unlock advanced radar, Storm Rooms, and verified credential badges with a paid Premium subscription — $1.99/month or $22/year.

View plans

You're all set!

Jump into the feed and start exploring the community.

Go to Feed

Need more help? Visit our Help Center or Safety Hub.