Tempest (WeatherFlow) Weather Hardware & Sensors
All-in-one smart weather system with built-in lightning detection and a Wi-Fi Hub
About the Tempest (WeatherFlow) Hardware Platform
Tempest by WeatherFlow is a complete all-in-one smart weather system: an outdoor sensor plus Wi-Fi Hub that measures wind, rain, temperature, humidity, pressure, solar radiation, light, and UV, with built-in lightning detection. WeatherFlow documents app access, Rachio irrigation integration, and local network / smart-home integration options — without a mandatory subscription for core use. No physical console and no Ethernet on the retail Hub.
Key pages: Tempest system · Tempest vs Ambient · Tempest vs Davis · Lightning detection guide
Tempest outdoor device -> sub-GHz link -> Tempest Wi-Fi Hub -> Tempest app / WeatherFlow cloud / local UDP
Core Strengths
- ✓ Single outdoor unit with no moving wind cups or tipping rain bucket
- ✓ Integrated lightning detection per WeatherFlow specifications
- ✓ Documented Rachio smart sprinkler integration
- ✓ Wi-Fi Hub included; documented local network and smart-home integration options
Product Families
Tempest Weather System
Smart home users, Rachio owners, storm-aware homeowners
Retail Tempest systems include the outdoor sensor, Wi-Fi Hub, and mounting/base hardware. No physical countertop display is included.
Tempest (WeatherFlow) Product Overviews
Brand Comparisons
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