StormSync Update Log

v3.1 — Next Generation Expansion

• StormSync Mobile Release — Full mobile experience with live alerts, radar, and AI risk analysis.
• Interactive High-Resolution Radar — Smooth zooming, multi-layer visualization, and improved performance.
• Interactive SPC Outlook Map — Toggle between Tornado, Wind, or Hail risk layers, viewing live probability polygons (2 %–45 %) updated directly from SPC data.
• AI Risk Dashboard Expansion (Day 1–3) — Extended probabilistic risk coverage through Day 3 with dynamic SPC wording analysis.
• AI Storm Advisor — Natural-language assistant answering questions like “Where is the highest tornado potential right now?” using live SPC/MCD data.
• AI Outlook Comparison Tool — Highlights changes between consecutive outlooks (e.g., Enhanced risk expansion).
• AI Model Synthesizer — Blends HRRR, NAM, and ECMWF data into unified trend summaries with confidence scoring.
• AI Risk Timeline — Hour-by-hour prediction of risk evolution based on MCD trends and SPC discussions.
• AI Alert Explainer — Converts raw alert text into clear, human-readable explanations for each polygon.
• Unified Hazard Center — Combines SPC, tropical, and hazard outlooks into one streamlined view.
• AI MCD Analysis — Automatic breakdown of mesoscale discussions with confidence and parameter highlights.
• Alert Notifications — Near-instant notifications for critical events with customizable filters.
• True-Shape Alert Polygons — Displays warnings using exact NWS geometries for precise mapping.
• Customizable Alert Colors — Adjustable color palette for alert list and map categories.
• More features will be revealed soon… stay tuned!

Expected release date: January 19, 2026

v3.0 — Complete Code Rewrite

• Full GUI rework for smoother, modern interface.
• Rebuilt alert parsing + display system from the ground up.
• Added Snow Squall Warnings.
• Introduced AI-Powered Risk Dashboard (analyzes SPC wording).
• Added interactive Alert Heatmap.
• Added Mesoanalysis Tab (20+ parameters).
• Integrated live Weather Map into the app.
• Added AI-Powered Tropical Weather Monitor.
• Reworked hazard outlooks & MCD systems.
• Added Admin Panel for custom MCDs and alerts.
• Updated Information tabs and overall layout.
• Improved performance and smoothness.
• Alert cards more detailed and responsive.

v2.0.2 — Tropical Surge

• Added Tropical Weather Tab with NHC maps and data.
• Added Fire Outlooks (Day 1–8).
• Desktop notifications for alerts.
• Improved MCD popups and refresh rate.
• Unified SPC/WPC/Fire Outlooks into Hazard Outlooks tab.
• Added tab animations and color feedback.
• Tornado Emergency alerts flash pink/black for urgency.
• Added legends and popup fixes.

v2.0.11 — Patches

• Fixed PDS and Tornado Emergency labeling.
• Corrected MCD colors and legend mapping.

v2.0.1 — Radars & Maps 2.0

• Interactive Weather Map with live radar and alerts.
• Color-coded watches and layer selection.
• Performance improvements.

v2.0.0 — Overhaul of the Decade

• Marine Warnings tab added.
• Expanded legend system to all alert tabs.
• Added EDS Severe Thunderstorm category.
• Re-added tornado/severe alert color coding.
• Nationwide radar fix and enhanced GUI.
• Added PDS Severe Thunderstorm Watches.
• Optimized scrolling and tracking (F8).
• Displayed version text and site link.

v1.2.51 — Patches

• Fixed EM confirmed tornado display issues.
• Updated MCD legend colors.

v1.2.5 — Radars and Maps

• Warnings Map tab with legend and auto-updates.
• Clickable “View Alert Radar.”
• Improved audio and monitoring.

v1.2.4 — More Features

• Introduced MCD tab with maps and links.
• Added Flash Flood Warnings tab.
• Improved scroll performance.

v1.2.3 — SPC Expansion

• Added SPC Outlooks (Day 2–8).
• Added Watches tab for TOR/Severe/PDS.
• New keybinds and accessibility settings.

v1.2.2 — Quality of Life

• Added SPC/WPC outlook tabs with legends.
• Enhanced settings (fonts + display count).
• Performance and audio updates.

v1.2.1 — Modern UI Overhaul

• Complete visual redesign with card UI.
• Improved typography and color scheme.
• Rebranded as StormSync with enhanced UX.

v1.1.4 → v1.1.1 — Foundations

• Tabbed navigation and settings introduced.
• Added alert categories and sound system.
• First prototype for tornado warnings display.