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Mastering Wind Alerts: A Step-by-Step Guide

June 17, 2026 · The Clime Team
Mastering Wind Alerts: A Step-by-Step Guide

Staying informed about wind conditions is crucial for various activities, from sailing to outdoor events. Configuring wind alerts ensures you receive timely notifications when wind speeds meet your specified criteria. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to setting up wind alerts using the Tempest Weather System.

1. What Are Wind Alerts?

Wind alerts notify you when observed or forecasted wind speeds reach your predefined thresholds. These alerts can be delivered via email, text message, or mobile push notifications, keeping you updated on changing wind conditions. (help.tempest.earth)

2. How Do I Set Up Wind Alerts?

Using the Mobile App:

  • Select a Spot: Open the Wind Map and choose a location of interest.

  • Save the Spot: Tap 'Save Spot' or 'More' to add it to your active profile.

  • Create an Alert: Tap the alert icon (usually a bell or exclamation mark) to set up a new alert.

  • Configure Alert Conditions: Adjust the wind speed and direction parameters that will trigger the alert.

  • Save the Alert: Ensure you save the alert settings to activate them.

Using the Website:

  • Select a Weather Station or Nowcast Spot: Navigate to the desired location on the website.

  • Open the Site Panel: Click on the preview window to expand the site panel.

  • Click the Alert Icon: Located on the green menu bar at the top of the panel.

  • Configure Alert Settings: Choose your preferred method of alert delivery (email, text, or push notification) and set the wind conditions that will trigger the alert.

  • Save the Alert: Don't forget to save your alert settings.

For detailed instructions, refer to the Configuring Alerts & Devices guide.

3. How Do I Manage My Alert Devices?

To receive wind alerts, you need to configure your alert devices:

  • Access Alert Settings: On the website, go to 'My Alerts' from the 'My Weather' drop-down menu.

  • Add or Edit Devices: Choose the device type (email, text message, or mobile push notification) and enter the required information.

  • Save Device Settings: Ensure you save the device configurations to activate them.

More information can be found in the Configuring Alerts & Devices article.

4. How Do I Disable or Delete Alerts?

If you wish to stop receiving alerts:

  • On Mobile:

  • Navigate to 'Alerts' > 'Edit My Alerts'.

  • Select the alert you want to modify.

  • Toggle the 'Enabled' setting to the off position to disable, or tap 'Delete Alert' to remove it entirely.

  • On Website:

  • Go to 'My Alerts' from the 'My Weather' drop-down menu.

  • Click the pause icon to disable or the 'x' icon to delete the alert.

Detailed steps are available in the Disabling or Deleting Alerts guide.

5. How Do I Save Favorite Spots and Maps?

To quickly access preferred locations and customized maps:

  • On Mobile:

  • Save a Spot: Select the spot, choose 'Current Conditions & Forecast', and tap the star icon.

  • Save a Map: After customizing a map, tap the star icon, enter a name, and save.

  • On Website:

  • Save a Spot: Select the spot, open the preview panel, and click the star icon.

  • Save a Map: Customize the map, select the favorites profile, and save the map.

For more details, see the Saving Favorites article.

6. How Do I Set Up Custom Alerts?

For advanced alert configurations, such as setting specific wind gust thresholds:

  • Use IFTTT Integration: Tempest supports integration with IFTTT (If This Then That), allowing you to create custom alerts based on specific conditions.

  • Access IFTTT: Visit IFTTT's WeatherFlow page to explore available applets and set up custom alerts.

This integration provides flexibility in tailoring alerts to your specific needs.

7. How Do I Understand Weather Alerts?

It's essential to comprehend the difference between weather watches and warnings:

  • Watch: Conditions are favorable for severe weather to develop. Stay alert and monitor updates.

  • Warning: Severe weather is imminent or occurring. Take immediate action to protect yourself.

Understanding these distinctions helps in making informed decisions during adverse weather conditions. (tempest.earth)

By configuring wind alerts and understanding weather notifications, you can stay ahead of changing conditions and make informed decisions for your activities.

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