I’ve owned the original Weatherflow, a Tempest, and now a Vantage Pro2. If I wasn’t so concerned with super accurate rain readings I’d still have a Tempest, it’s an amazing little unit. The rain check feature worked pretty well, but I still wanted more accurate. Weatherflow is doing some cool things with their technology. The lightning detection is scary good on these units. The smart home integration is a nice touch as well.
The Tempest is interesting. Have had it now for 2.5 years. Very good data, recorded history and fairly accurate measurements. With the exception of the rain sensor. I have found that with our frequent very light rains, the Tempest has difficulty. Not that big of deal since I have an analog rain gauge. Just note, the location of your station is critical. And, clean it twice a year. Also, in our dim winters the charging of the station can be affected. Overall, I highly recommend the Tempest for anyone who is a weather geek like me. Absolutely love the app for home observation from out of town. Get It!!!
Michael, thank you for this! I have been waiting to pull the trigger on a home system just like this, and using your code, I finally will! Props from the Coast Range near Brookings...snowed-in again today!
I was a Tempest backer when it was on Kickstarter and have been using mine for the past 2.5 years and absolutely love it. It makes our "weather events" a lot more interesting and fun to have your own station. The lightning detection is almost instantaneous. I've seen a flash and gotten an alert on my phone before I even hear the thunder.
Thanks for taking the time to show this weather station. I was on the fence about which one to buy so I am taking your advice and I bought it about 5 minutes ago and made sure it said I was shopping with you. I can't wait to get it set up and start collecting data! 👍🏻
WOW! That's really inexpensive for what you get! About the cost of Solar/UV sensors from Davis! lol! Question... How would this system handle SNOW? Our station D2149 is located in the Sierra and is the reporting station for Bass Lake Ca. on Hanford's All Hazards Radio station. SNOW is obviously a big thing for us right now with nearly 5 feet on the ground and another system on the way. I've got a custom heated rain bucket I built for our Davis VP2 Plus Model 6163 that I swap in every winter to handle measurement of our snowfall. Locations like ours would need to have to have a way to measure snow during the winter, otherwise you would miss a big chunk of the annual precipitation. LOVE your videos Michael! Your California reports have become a staple for us every morning!
@@PacificNorthwestWeather Thanks Michael! Yeah... I figured that was most likely the case. Still a cool station for those who don't get any snow in the winter time. :o)
Loving this content. I had this on my wishlist and then had taken it off... putting it back on! I would love to have a full station but don't think it is in the cards.
Thanks for that Michael. I was wondering how the info integration helps but ofcourse you explained it very clearly. I bet I could travel with it too...camping...or rather glampng.
It's just for someone that doesn't want to spend big amounts of money on a weather station. And the app is really cool how it tells you when it starts raining.
Ambient Weather puts out some great budget stuff too. My 2902 and 5000 both track very closely to my VP2 6153. My AW 1400-IP is 8 years old still going strong!
I’ve had a Davis Vantage 2 since they first came out. Been on WeatherLink from day one. I have a solar radiation sensor and a soil moisture/temperature station. I don’t need to upgrade.
Had one and returned it! Why? Well if you can not position it where there is Direct Sunlight the solar is worthless! For me I can not get direct sunlight for two hours (min.) per day to keep the unit charged. this is an issue for anyone living in an area with no direct sunlight during the winter. I'll be trying out the Ecowitt next as it has replaceable batteries compartment and better options compared to Weatherflow.
I have a need for an accurate rain detector, however the actual rainfall volume measurement or intensity is not important. Would Tempest still be a good choice? In essence, i want to know the instant it starts raining, and not how much it's raining.
How much clearance do you need around this sensor? Also, we have trees that shade much of the backyard. Is it accurate to read the temperature in the shade?
@@PacificNorthwestWeatherThese stations need sun to stay charged, says in the instruction. Most pws are designed and suggested to be placed in as much direct sun as possible
@@PacificNorthwestWeather COCORAHS gauge is giving me ulcers because surface tension is holding MANY water droplets on sides that won’t drop into bottom. Noah and NWS Trent coordinator must be off at meeting. National COCORAHS month recruitment. Please recruit on channel for Washington!
@@jaimehart5108 One way to check if this is having a difference is to compare the visually measured value with weighing the rain gauge and computing the amount of rainfall. The weighing method is all I use during months when there is snow/ice. One thing to be careful of is that there can be several grams difference between the 4" CoCoRaHS gauges. At first I assumed they would be the same - wrong assumption! I use multiple gauges during the winter for ease of measurement. My CoCoRaHS station is WA-SM-6.
@@kevinwidener4681 yes, Kevin, I know all about scales. I’m a clinical pharmacologist but older than dirt and right now cannot afford a scale. Knowing me, it would be an analytical Mettler balance which would put me in debt until doomsday. I was thinking of spraying the inside of the large housing with some sort of silicon spray to break the surface tension on the drops but both Noah Newman and Trent Davis of NWS are either at a conference, on vacation or sick and I haven’t heard from them. I’m GH-58 in wide spot in the road, McCleary, third of the way from Olympia to the coast. Nice to meet you, Kevin. There are very few of us in the Chehalis Gap. 🤓
I want something like this, but must be able to interface with my computer directly. I have been burned twice by purchasing units that connect to my router and then send the data elsewhere for me to download via the internet. Once the company bailed on it's own product (closed the website) and the other had the interface to my router fail. I am sure there must be something that can connect, even if only by a serial cable. Does this system have that capability, or can you recommend one that does? Thanks.
Pretty nifty gadget. I'm dead set on my mercury thermometer and barometer though, that and sticking my finger in the air.
Have a great day!
Howdy from Sequim. Thanks for the review, I am looking for a neat station to have. Really into wind speed, it effects life out here by the water.
I’ve owned the original Weatherflow, a Tempest, and now a Vantage Pro2. If I wasn’t so concerned with super accurate rain readings I’d still have a Tempest, it’s an amazing little unit. The rain check feature worked pretty well, but I still wanted more accurate. Weatherflow is doing some cool things with their technology. The lightning detection is scary good on these units. The smart home integration is a nice touch as well.
Yea the rain check is pretty accurate the haptic sensor alone isn't yet.
The Tempest is interesting. Have had it now for 2.5 years. Very good data, recorded history and fairly accurate measurements. With the exception of the rain sensor. I have found that with our frequent very light rains, the Tempest has difficulty. Not that big of deal since I have an analog rain gauge. Just note, the location of your station is critical. And, clean it twice a year. Also, in our dim winters the charging of the station can be affected. Overall, I highly recommend the Tempest for anyone who is a weather geek like me. Absolutely love the app for home observation from out of town. Get It!!!
Michael, thank you for this! I have been waiting to pull the trigger on a home system just like this, and using your code, I finally will! Props from the Coast Range near Brookings...snowed-in again today!
I was a Tempest backer when it was on Kickstarter and have been using mine for the past 2.5 years and absolutely love it. It makes our "weather events" a lot more interesting and fun to have your own station. The lightning detection is almost instantaneous. I've seen a flash and gotten an alert on my phone before I even hear the thunder.
Thanks for taking the time to show this weather station. I was on the fence about which one to buy so I am taking your advice and I bought it about 5 minutes ago and made sure it said I was shopping with you. I can't wait to get it set up and start collecting data! 👍🏻
Have fun!
Did you get it setup? 😃
WOW! That's really inexpensive for what you get! About the cost of Solar/UV sensors from Davis! lol!
Question... How would this system handle SNOW? Our station D2149 is located in the Sierra and is the reporting station for Bass Lake Ca. on Hanford's All Hazards Radio station. SNOW is obviously a big thing for us right now with nearly 5 feet on the ground and another system on the way. I've got a custom heated rain bucket I built for our Davis VP2 Plus Model 6163 that I swap in every winter to handle measurement of our snowfall. Locations like ours would need to have to have a way to measure snow during the winter, otherwise you would miss a big chunk of the annual precipitation.
LOVE your videos Michael! Your California reports have become a staple for us every morning!
No way to do snow with this station, old school definitely is best there!
@@PacificNorthwestWeather Thanks Michael! Yeah... I figured that was most likely the case. Still a cool station for those who don't get any snow in the winter time. :o)
Loving this content. I had this on my wishlist and then had taken it off... putting it back on! I would love to have a full station but don't think it is in the cards.
Thanks for that Michael. I was wondering how the info integration helps but ofcourse you explained it very clearly. I bet I could travel with it too...camping...or rather glampng.
Yea you really could, I use an inverted when I bring plug in weather stations and it works well.
As I mentioned before...
If you're excited, I am excited ;)
Trust
It's just for someone that doesn't want to spend big amounts of money on a weather station. And the app is really cool how it tells you when it starts raining.
Wow, no Tempests in McCleary!
Ambient Weather puts out some great budget stuff too. My 2902 and 5000 both track very closely to my VP2 6153. My AW 1400-IP is 8 years old still going strong!
What about snow? What if it gets buried? I Literally just ordered one for my cabin in North Idaho
For snow you need a weather station with a heater
@@paulgrim3501 - obviously-so Tempest does not?
@@tranquilitybase6417 Everybody has a different level of knowledge. I suggest reading the specs
I’ve had a Davis Vantage 2 since they first came out. Been on WeatherLink from day one. I have a solar radiation sensor and a soil moisture/temperature station. I don’t need to upgrade.
This is for backyard weather enthusiasts that are looking for a good, affordable option.
Had one and returned it! Why? Well if you can not position it where there is Direct Sunlight the solar is worthless! For me I can not get direct sunlight for two hours (min.) per day to keep the unit charged. this is an issue for anyone living in an area with no direct sunlight during the winter. I'll be trying out the Ecowitt next as it has replaceable batteries compartment and better options compared to Weatherflow.
I cannot figure out why my station will not show a measurement for rain. Can you help?---- Rolinde cr chilliwack.
OOOO , I want one....
NICE WHERE IS A GOOD PLACE TO MOUNT IT IF YOU GET ONE? PREFERENCES?
Hopefully in an open area with some decent wind exposure
@@PacificNorthwestWeather THANKS
What not?
Link didn't show shopping with you. West Coast Weather code does work.
I have a need for an accurate rain detector, however the actual rainfall volume measurement or intensity is not important. Would Tempest still be a good choice?
In essence, i want to know the instant it starts raining, and not how much it's raining.
Looks great but is there any way to add snowfall to it?
Not yet, they mentioned working on the algorithm in the future though
How much clearance do you need around this sensor? Also, we have trees that shade much of the backyard. Is it accurate to read the temperature in the shade?
Yes, its best to read temperature in the shade, over grass
@@PacificNorthwestWeatherThese stations need sun to stay charged, says in the instruction. Most pws are designed and suggested to be placed in as much direct sun as possible
How much does it cost, Boss and then what do I do with my COCORAHS gauge? I certainly can’t use the Tempest. 😥
No, won't be able to use it for that. Haptic rain gauge can't be used for official rain yet
@@PacificNorthwestWeather COCORAHS gauge is giving me ulcers because surface tension is holding MANY water droplets on sides that won’t drop into bottom. Noah and NWS Trent coordinator must be off at meeting. National COCORAHS month recruitment. Please recruit on channel for Washington!
@@jaimehart5108 One way to check if this is having a difference is to compare the visually measured value with weighing the rain gauge and computing the amount of rainfall. The weighing method is all I use during months when there is snow/ice. One thing to be careful of is that there can be several grams difference between the 4" CoCoRaHS gauges. At first I assumed they would be the same - wrong assumption! I use multiple gauges during the winter for ease of measurement. My CoCoRaHS station is WA-SM-6.
@@kevinwidener4681 yes, Kevin, I know all about scales. I’m a clinical pharmacologist but older than dirt and right now cannot afford a scale. Knowing me, it would be an analytical Mettler balance which would put me in debt until doomsday. I was thinking of spraying the inside of the large housing with some sort of silicon spray to break the surface tension on the drops but both Noah Newman and Trent Davis of NWS are either at a conference, on vacation or sick and I haven’t heard from them. I’m GH-58 in wide spot in the road, McCleary, third of the way from Olympia to the coast. Nice to meet you, Kevin. There are very few of us in the Chehalis Gap. 🤓
How does it measure snow? For me that is important, as most of my precip here is in the form of snow.
I want something like this, but must be able to interface with my computer directly. I have been burned twice by purchasing units that connect to my router and then send the data elsewhere for me to download via the internet. Once the company bailed on it's own product (closed the website) and the other had the interface to my router fail. I am sure there must be something that can connect, even if only by a serial cable. Does this system have that capability, or can you recommend one that does? Thanks.
I wonder how it does it do with heavy snow?
Just got. Is there a trick to get rain to work. My station ain’t recording rain
Turn on the smart function for rain
Your discount coupon code is no longer optional
I'll check it
Where is the tempest made?
Good question, ill have to find out
Is this needed for the winter, I have a north facing location Power Booster Accessory