New Tempest Weather System

[vreihen]

@panos.ips

I saw that the unit should be placed under direct sunlight.
but is this will reduce the unit’s lifespan?

Hurricane Florence is coming for a visit; need input on mounting Sky

I’ve given this speech in another forum before, in response to someone asking if they should take their Davis Vue down as a hurricane approached their location. The most fitting death for any weather station occurs not from UV radiation rotting the plastic, but from getting obliterated trying to record the conditions during an extreme weather event! Put it up, and make sure that you have a USB power battery brick to run the Hub in the event of a power drop. A speech that I probably don’t need…

Photos of Sky and Installation

Please do NOT take it down in the event of a hurricane! The most honorable death for any weather station is to perish trying to record extreme weather conditions. I could personally open a museum of dead PWS hardware from my own collection over the years…

Air 100% waterproof

As I’ve said before when the question comes up about taking down your PWS when a bad storm is approaching, remember that it’s a weather station. The most honorable death for a weather station is to perish recording extreme conditions! If I’m not mistaken, there is a picture in some of the early campaign photos showing an Air encased in rime ice on top of a large mountain. Speaking of bad storms, let’s all send our best wishes to the WF staff, who probably have their hands full preparing their…

[sunny]

From the FAQ:
How durable are the AIR/SKY devices?
We use a marine-grade plastic formula for the device casings, which are designed to improve durability and keep the devices shining white for many years to come. No matter where you live; in the heat of Central Florida, bitter cold of Canada, or across the seas, the AIR/SKY won’t degrade from years of weathering.

[greg_atkins]

Any updates on when existing owners can get the Tempest head unit fo go with our existing hub? I realize COVID has matters in turmoil, just wanting any info available at this point.

[gizmoev]

They posted an update here: Tempest Shipping Update & More

[nels]

On the website I see a cool USB power cable & wall plug for Hub with the logo. Will that be available for sale to power my existing hub?

[aeraduns]

Will there be a link or a special place for existing WF users to purchase the upgraded Tempest at a discount? Will it be posted in this forum? Will such an offer be an offer sent us existing users by email? My husband got me the WF September 26, 2019, just before the announcement of a new upgraded unit. He feels badly that he should have waited. But here we are - how we will find out about upgrading at a discount?

[caredlands]

Yes, i wanna know myself. I want the new and improved Tempest. Details

[caredlands]

Any updates regarding first generation owners who want to buy with the promised reduced price. Does one order right nos or wait for the reduced price and email from weatherflow

[dsj]

Updates are coming soon!

[caredlands]

Is the update. 1st generation sky/air reduced price will receive their email to buy September 2020 or later

[jgentry]

Will those who signed up for beta testing (didn’t make the cut) receive an email this week on the consolation special?

[gary.hickey]

I’m in the same boat.

[wx3i09]

I did receive an email today regarding an available “package” for the “rejected” beta testers. It showed a complete station (including the hub) and a hoodie and tumbler. It was my understanding that we would be able to purchase the unit without the hub since we could use a hub we already had for the Air and Sky units. If my understnading is correct, will I be receiving another email with a deal on that option?

[vtyler98]

Same here, I thought we would have an offer for just the tempest by itself and no hub that was even cheaper. The promo email is a good deal but I don’t need another hub unless I give my old station away to one of my friends.

[GaryFunk]

I think there are distinct advantages to have a new Hub. @WFstaff will need to address that because I make things and make some people angry.

[MiamiWX]

The Tempest finally arrived today (one day early, to my complete surprise). So far, so good! Everything went very smoothly with the installation.

It’s been raining most of the day here, due to all of the the activity from Invest 90L, so she’s already getting a workout and collecting data.

Here’s the link to “Willow Brook”: https://smartweather.weatherflow.com/station/18140

[WFmarketing]

@MiamiWX. Beautiful ! New web app: https://tempestwx.com/station/18140/

[MiamiWX]

Thank you! I just bookmarked the link.