This software is a Dashboard widget that pulls live radar images from the Weather Channel and showcases them in animated form.
Radar In Motion is an intuitive and feature-rich Dashboard widget that lets you access and animate weather maps from the Weather Channel effortlessly. This amazing tool provides a seamless experience for users who want to keep an eye on weather conditions and forecasts before stepping out.
With a few clicks, you can access radar images of any given Zip code or get a regional map to track weather patterns in different parts of the world. The widget uses the same sequence of five maps that the Weather Channel's website employs for its "Map in Motion" pages.
The Radar In Motion preferences provide several configuration options, including choosing the map source (NOAA or Weather.com), selecting the region and map within the area to display, specifying the animation delay and update frequency, displaying weather maps for regional radars, and more. This high degree of customization makes it easy to tailor the widget to individual needs.
The widget is incredibly user-friendly and provides multiple ways to control the radar animation manually. You can click on buttons that appear on the front, or double-click on the map to maximize it or return it to the original size. Additionally, clicking on the weather channel logo loads the Weather Channel webpage, while the forecast page for that specific region loads if the radar being viewed is for a particular area.
Radar In Motion also allows users to remember and rotate through multiple maps by selecting them in preferences and clicking on "Done." You can store maps locally and recall them using the up and down arrow buttons or arrow keys to move between the maps. However, it's important to note that using this option can slow down the load time of maps.
Finally, to ensure that you stay up-to-date with the latest weather information, it's best to set the widget to update in the background every 10 or 15 minutes. Doing so will help you avoid missing any maps that the Weather Channel updates between refreshes. Overall, Radar In Motion is an excellent Dashboard widget that brings real-time weather information to your fingertips.
With a few clicks, you can access radar images of any given Zip code or get a regional map to track weather patterns in different parts of the world. The widget uses the same sequence of five maps that the Weather Channel's website employs for its "Map in Motion" pages.
The Radar In Motion preferences provide several configuration options, including choosing the map source (NOAA or Weather.com), selecting the region and map within the area to display, specifying the animation delay and update frequency, displaying weather maps for regional radars, and more. This high degree of customization makes it easy to tailor the widget to individual needs.
The widget is incredibly user-friendly and provides multiple ways to control the radar animation manually. You can click on buttons that appear on the front, or double-click on the map to maximize it or return it to the original size. Additionally, clicking on the weather channel logo loads the Weather Channel webpage, while the forecast page for that specific region loads if the radar being viewed is for a particular area.
Radar In Motion also allows users to remember and rotate through multiple maps by selecting them in preferences and clicking on "Done." You can store maps locally and recall them using the up and down arrow buttons or arrow keys to move between the maps. However, it's important to note that using this option can slow down the load time of maps.
Finally, to ensure that you stay up-to-date with the latest weather information, it's best to set the widget to update in the background every 10 or 15 minutes. Doing so will help you avoid missing any maps that the Weather Channel updates between refreshes. Overall, Radar In Motion is an excellent Dashboard widget that brings real-time weather information to your fingertips.
What's New
Version 2.6.1: N/A