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NorCast Weather App: Hyperlocal Forecasting for South Jersey Residents

by NorCast Media Group LLC

4.7
IOSWeather
NorCast Weather delivers specialized meteorological data for South Jersey with localized radar, video forecasts from meteorologist Nick Pittman, and hyperaccurate predictions. The app serves residents and professionals requiring precise regional weather intelligence.

Detailed Review

NorCast Weather positions itself as South Jersey's definitive weather application, developed by NorCast Media Group LLC to provide region-specific meteorological data unavailable through national services. The application connects users directly to Nor'easter Nick Pittman's forecasting team, establishing itself as a specialized tool rather than another generic weather platform. The application's core functionality includes real-time radar imaging with regional overlays, FutureCast predictive modeling, and continuously updated current conditions. Users access video forecasts from the NorCast meteorological team alongside written blogs analyzing weather patterns specific to the Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore regions. The platform maintains multiple location tracking, though management of saved locations presents limitations in the current iteration. Interface design employs an intuitive layout with clear data visualization, utilizing color-coded radar systems and easily navigable forecast timelines. Real-world usage patterns show particularly strong adoption among maritime workers, event planners, and agricultural professionals who require precise timing for tide changes, precipitation windows, and temperature fluctuations specific to South Jersey's microclimates. User feedback consistently highlights forecasting accuracy as the primary strength, with reviewer therealgjo (May 2025) noting 'The NorCast team absolutely KNOWS South Jersey and focus on it.' Multiple reviews from 2018-2025 praise the interface's usability, though Tinadesilvio (May 2024) identified persistent location management issues where 'not being able to delete locations once you've added one' requires complete app reinstallation for list maintenance. The application excels in hyperlocal accuracy and specialist content delivery but faces limitations in geographic scope and location management features. Ideal for South Jersey residents and professionals requiring precise regional forecasting, though less suitable for users requiring national coverage or frequent multi-location tracking. The 4.63/5 rating reflects strong performance in its specialized niche despite interface limitations.

Key Features

  • Hyperlocal South Jersey forecasting using region-specific modeling unavailable in national apps
  • Live radar with FutureCast predictive technology showing precipitation movement and intensity
  • Video forecasts from meteorologist Nick Pittman providing expert analysis of regional conditions
  • Multi-location tracking allowing users to monitor weather in several South Jersey areas simultaneously
  • Tide and marine forecasts specifically calibrated for Delaware Bay and Atlantic coastal areas
  • Severe weather alerts pushed immediately with location-specific impact assessments and safety guidance

Why Users Love It

Hyperlocal forecast accuracy
Expert video content

Perfect for: South Jersey residents and professionals requiring precise local weather data

Screenshots

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#48

Best Rank

#18

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Average Rank

#31

30-day average

User Reviews

therealgjo
May 30, 2025

The NorCast team absolutely KNOWS South Jersey and focus on it. I trust them for accuracy in this area. 100% South Jersey’s Best The NorCast team absolutely KNOWS South Jersey and focus on it. I trust them for accuracy in this area. 100%

DaisyBug
Aug 31, 2018

I was pleasantly surprised when I opened this app. It is lovely to look at, and easy to use too. Intuitive plus... Nor’easter Nick! I deleting accuweather right away. 😉 thanks! Lovely, functional, informative app I was pleasantly surprised when I opened this app. It is lovely to look at, and easy to use too. Intuitive plus... Nor’easter Nick! I deleting accuweather right away. 😉 thanks!

Ironsiderodger
Jun 13, 2019

If you’re like me then your planning and job depends on at least a reasonably accurate forecast. I understand it’s a fluid business, but accuweather and weather channel might as well trade their computers in for a window. I’ve seldom seen such reactive forecasts. I’ve been trapped in a lot of what I call “not rain” rain before as the major weather conglomerates struggled to update. And I found myself going more and more to Nick Pittman- who at least was confident enough to admit a mistake, or doubt, and honestly seems to be more in touch with the data at hand than the others. Much better accuracy here, better forecasting -by far- from here. I need to have a more dependable source than the reactionary bellicose mainstream weather apps - and I’ve found it. When Reasonable Accuracy Matters If you’re like me then your planning and job depends on at least a reasonably accurate forecast. I understand it’s a fluid business, but accuweather and weather channel might as well trade their computers in for a window. I’ve seldom seen such reactive forecasts. I’ve been trapped in a lot of what I call “not rain” rain before as the major weather conglomerates struggled to update. And I found myself going more and more to Nick Pittman- who at least was confident enough to admit a mistake, or doubt, and honestly seems to be more in touch with the data at hand than the others. Much better accuracy here, better forecasting -by far- from here. I need to have a more dependable source than the reactionary bellicose mainstream weather apps - and I’ve found it.

Tinadesilvio
May 19, 2024

I love the app, it’s easy to use, always accurate. My only “complaint” would be not being able to delete locations once you’ve added one. I like to keep track of weather on places I have upcoming vacations to. Once vacation is over, I would like to remove that location. For now, I delete the app and download it again so it clears. Accurate & precise I love the app, it’s easy to use, always accurate. My only “complaint” would be not being able to delete locations once you’ve added one. I like to keep track of weather on places I have upcoming vacations to. Once vacation is over, I would like to remove that location. For now, I delete the app and download it again so it clears.

Zackamas
Oct 28, 2024

I love this app. Very user friendly and easy to understand. Thank you nick for releasing this amazing app Amazing app I love this app. Very user friendly and easy to understand. Thank you nick for releasing this amazing app

App Details

Developer

NorCast Media Group LLC

Platform

ios

Rating

4.7

Last Updated

10/11/2025