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v0.0.63 7 / 11
Shipped · May 2026
CompleteUI/UX

GUI Reorganization

Restructured panel layouts with collapsible tab features and flexible view sizing settings.

CompleteBroadcast

OBS Stream Elements

Experimental direct integrations for alert tickers, running warning counters, and threat displays inside OBS overlays.

CompleteLogic

Tornado Upgrade Optimization

Overhauled logic loops to fix transition errors when alerts escalate dynamically.

Shipped · May 2026
CompleteForecast

Live Outlook Dashboard

Introduced instant severe threat rating tools tracking key risk variables like supercells, violent tornadoes, and MCS metrics.

CompleteArchive

SPC Data Engine

Built a retrospective data parser that lets users request and inspect historical SPC outlook layers starting October 2019.

CompleteMapping

Active Warning Layers

Upgraded mapping modules to render every active weather polygon currently recorded in the workspace data catalog.

Shipped · June 2026
CompleteBroadcast

Stream Elements Overhaul

A major rework of the experimental OBS stream elements introduced in v0.0.3. The alert ticker, warning counter, and threat display were rebuilt for smoother updates and lower overlay latency, several rendering glitches were fixed, and new elements were added, including a live connection status widget and a compact active warning summary built for tighter overlay layouts.

Shipped · June 2026
CompleteData Stream

Dual NWWS-OI Source Mode

No NWWS-OI credentials? No problem. Choose the centralized StormSync broadcast source, a shared ingest that delivers alerts to all users with an essentially unnoticeable ~100 ms delay, no credentials required. Have your own account? Connect directly with your own credentials for a fully private, zero-relay feed.

DelayedData

SPC Archive Expansion

Extending historical Storm Prediction Center outlook retrieval all the way back to roughly 2003. Moved to v0.0.5.

CompleteData

SPC/NWS Watch Information

Integration of real-time watch data including detailed tornado probabilities and hazard parameters.

Shipped · July 2026
CompleteArchive

MCD Archives

A dedicated tab for pulling up past Mesoscale Convective Discussions by date, with the full discussion text and its associated graphic.

CompleteIntegrations

Online Alert Routing

Send live alerts straight out of StormSync to external services through configurable webhooks, starting with Discord, so your server or team channel gets pinged the instant a new warning comes in.

CompleteData

SPC Archive Expansion

Historical Storm Prediction Center outlook retrieval now reaches all the way back to roughly 2003. Carried over from the planned v0.0.41 patch and folded into this release.

CompleteUI/UX

Glass Theme

A translucent, layered interface theme built to match the website's design language, selectable alongside the existing themes in settings.

DelayedAccess

No Access Key Required

Dropping the access key and request form so StormSync is a straight download with no waiting. Still planned, now targeting a later release.

PausedBroadcast

Stream Tab

Temporarily disabled in v0.0.5 while its elements are reworked. It returns in the next patch.

Shipped · August 2026
CompleteInfrastructure

New Relay Server

Central Feed now runs through a new dedicated relay server built for 24/7 uptime, delivering a far more stable connection with fewer drops and reconnects.

CompletePerformance

Large Performance Upgrades

Broad performance improvements throughout the app for smoother, faster day-to-day operation.

CompleteStorage

Reduced Storage Requirements

Cut down the app's on-disk footprint significantly.

Shipped · September 2026
CompleteMap

New Map Tile Provider

Switched to a new map tile provider after the previous free provider changed its usage policy. No other changes in this release.

Shipped · October 2026
CompleteStreaming

Stream Elements Overhaul

Stream elements have been rebuilt from the ground up for cleaner, more reliable broadcast overlays.

CompleteCloud

Cloud Services Rework

Cloud services that use custom settings have been completely reworked.

CompleteAudio

Custom Audio Volume Management

Set and manage audio volume to your liking with new custom controls.

CompleteNotifications

Remade Notification System

Notifications have been rebuilt for more dependable, clearer alerting.

CompleteAudio

New Sounds

A fresh set of alert sounds.

CompleteAlerts

Active Alerts While Away

Alerts that are still active now appear even if the app was closed when they were issued, so you never miss what happened while you were away.

CompleteMap

Alert Popup Map

The alert popup map now works across tabs and can be dragged and expanded.

CompleteAlerts

New Watch Tab

Watches now have their own tab and alert cards, separating them from warnings.

CompleteUpdates

Generic Installer with In-App Updates

A new generic installer means future updates no longer need a fresh download. When a new version is out, a banner appears automatically in the app and you update right from there.

CompletePerformance

Faster Alert Loading

Improved performance when loading alerts.

CompleteFixes

Alert Accuracy

Fixed Flash Flood Considerable and Emergency alerts and confirmed tornado warnings not showing, plus alert downgrades and cancellations.

CompleteFixes

Alert Cards and Sounds

Fixed issues with alert cards and alert sounds.

CompleteFixes

Parsing and Bug Fixes

Improved alert parsing and various other important bug fixes.

Shipped · October 2026 · Current Build
CompleteMap

Radar Spotlight

The Warnings tab is now a live radar map with every active warning on top, auto-jump, radar modes, and a pop-out or dockable window.

CompleteMap

Watches, MCDs and SPC Outlooks

A new polygon style with an optional radar layer, plus fixed zoom lag.

CompleteMap

Alert Map Radar

The alert card map can switch between Composite, Reflectivity and Velocity radar.

CompleteAlerts

Storm Arrival Times

Towns in a warning's path and expected arrival times, shown across alert cards, notifications and stream popups.

CompleteStreaming

Streamer Remote

A control panel to manage popups, auto-jump, takeover, banners and sponsors without touching OBS.

CompleteStreaming

Full Stream Overlay

A complete broadcast layout in a single OBS source, with slots for radar, facecam and extra cameras.

CompleteStreaming

New Stream Overlays

Emergency Takeover, SPC Risk, Sponsors, Socials and Radar Spotlight overlays.

CompleteDesign

Redesigned Overlays and Notifications

Every overlay and in-app notification rebuilt with the new look.

CompleteTesting

Test Alerts

Test alerts are never saved, with a new option to send them to the alert map.

CompleteFixes

Fixes

Fixed overlays losing warnings after restart, Jump to Card, radar mode switching, radar and glow visuals, the sponsor card, and spotlighting real alerts from the Remote.

Future Release
PlannedSurvey Data

Tornado Damage Survey Tracks

Plot official NWS damage survey tracks directly on the map, with EF rating, path length, and width data displayed as surveys are published.

PlannedAlerts

Mobile Notifications

Through an app connected to your PC, StormSync will send alerts directly to your phone whenever there is active weather, if you have the feature enabled.

Secret Feature Details coming soon
Classified
v0.0.8Features currently unknown
v0.0.9Features currently unknown
New App · Expected Late July 2026
Early WorksRadar Only

Simplified Mapping

A lightweight, standalone radar application focused purely on rapid performance and immediate hazard visualization.

ActiveData Stream

NWWS-OI Broadcast Engine

Utilizes a centralized ingest to broadcast parsed National Weather Service text alerts and warning polygons to all users instantly, completely securing source credentials.

InfoDetails

Full breakdown

Everything known about Lite so far, including how it compares to the full app, lives on the Lite page.

Long-Term
ResearchPlatform

Cross-Platform Support

Native support for Mac and Linux, opening StormSync up beyond Windows-only use.

ResearchInterface

Spotter Mode

A dedicated high-contrast view built for field use. Fast updates, minimal clutter, focused on the highest-priority alerts.

Future Capability Details coming soon
Arrow keys and swipe work too