Tempest (WeatherFlow) Weather Hardware & Sensors
All-in-one ultrasonic weather hardware with documented Rachio and local API support
About the Tempest (WeatherFlow) Hardware Platform
Tempest by WeatherFlow is an all-in-one outdoor unit with ultrasonic wind, haptic rain, and integrated lightning detection. WeatherFlow documents local UDP and WebSocket APIs, Rachio integration, and RainCheck rain calibration assisted by radar data.
Tempest device -> sub-GHz link -> Tempest Wi-Fi hub -> WeatherFlow cloud / local UDP
Core Strengths
- ✓ Single-unit install with no moving wind cups or tipping rain bucket
- ✓ Integrated lightning detection per WeatherFlow specifications
- ✓ Documented Rachio smart sprinkler integration
- ✓ Local UDP and WebSocket API for Home Assistant and developers
Product Families
Tempest Weather System
Smart home users, Rachio owners, storm-aware homeowners
All-in-one ultrasonic unit with haptic rain, solar power, and lightning sensing per WeatherFlow documentation.
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