# \#sky **URL:** https://community.tempest.earth/tag/sky/17.md [Latest](https://community.tempest.earth/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.tempest.earth/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.tempest.earth/tags.md) --- ## [Push Severe Watches And Warnings In Tempest App](https://community.tempest.earth/t/push-severe-watches-and-warnings-in-tempest-app/8395)
**Author:** [@tweatherman1](https://community.tempest.earth/u/tweatherman1)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 2:20am UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/push-severe-watches-and-warnings-in-tempest-app/8395 "2026-10-04T02:20:11Z")
I’m not currently a Tempest owner but I’m seriously thinking about purchasing this unit. I think it would be a great idea to have the ability to have the app capable of alerting Tempest owners of severe weather per stat… --- ## [Easy SKY+SPA battery expansion (unofficial)](https://community.tempest.earth/t/easy-sky-spa-battery-expansion-unofficial/12571)
**Author:** [@gizmoev](https://community.tempest.earth/u/gizmoev)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/easy-sky-spa-battery-expansion-unofficial/12571 "2025-10-14T22:13:24Z")
First off, this idea came to me after seeing this post, https://community.tempest.earth/t/sky-solar-charger-failed-again/11087/59?u=gizmoev, by @lewtesco where he used AA sized LiFePO4 cells. This is a simple way to i… --- ## [Sky - help in tear down required](https://community.tempest.earth/t/sky-help-in-tear-down-required/27840)
**Author:** [@mrburns](https://community.tempest.earth/u/mrburns)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 6:49am UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/sky-help-in-tear-down-required/27840 "2025-09-24T06:49:24Z")
One of my units (sky/air) has developed an intermittent wind/solar problem. (firmware rev 43) Each time I reboot the sky unit the wind and solar operated for about 12 hours. I would love to be able to :- 1 Remotely … --- ## [Hurricane / high wind considerations](https://community.tempest.earth/t/hurricane-high-wind-considerations/6576)
**Author:** [@dcaton1220](https://community.tempest.earth/u/dcaton1220)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 3:15am UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/hurricane-high-wind-considerations/6576 "2025-09-03T03:15:29Z")
Tempest arriving today, a day earlier than USPS originally said! I’m in South Florida, Deerfield Beach to be precise. My question is where and how to mount the Tempest and when, if ever, should it be removed and brough… --- ## [Kp factor Relating to disturbances in the geomagnetic field](https://community.tempest.earth/t/kp-factor-relating-to-disturbances-in-the-geomagnetic-field/27412)
**Author:** [@michael.rochford](https://community.tempest.earth/u/michael.rochford)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/kp-factor-relating-to-disturbances-in-the-geomagnetic-field/27412 "2025-06-20T19:58:55Z")
The Kp factor, or Kp index, is a measure of geomagnetic activity caused by solar phenomena like solar flares and coronal mass ejections. It ranges from 0 (very calm) to 9 (extremely disturbed) and indicates the level of … --- ## [Sky maximum distance from Hub](https://community.tempest.earth/t/sky-maximum-distance-from-hub/3292)
**Author:** [@iladyman](https://community.tempest.earth/u/iladyman)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2025, 3:10am UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/sky-maximum-distance-from-hub/3292 "2025-04-05T03:10:49Z")
Hi those interested with maximum distance the Sky may work from the Hub and how good the RSSI reception value is. Today I experimented moving my Sky around my suburb while the hub was upstairs inside the window. With li… --- ## [Built my first Next.js app (a Tempest/OpenWeatherMap dashboard) - looking for feedback! Git project included](https://community.tempest.earth/t/built-my-first-next-js-app-a-tempest-openweathermap-dashboard-looking-for-feedback-git-project-included/26113)
**Author:** [@taters](https://community.tempest.earth/u/taters)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 2:32am UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/built-my-first-next-js-app-a-tempest-openweathermap-dashboard-looking-for-feedback-git-project-included/26113 "2025-01-17T02:32:08Z")
Hey Everyone, I’ve been a weather geek for years and finally decided last week to make a Tempest dashboard with radar. I wanted something to throw up on my raspberry pi. It’s a very simple Vercel app that uses Next and … --- ## [Wind Offset setting](https://community.tempest.earth/t/wind-offset-setting/3626)
**Author:** [@craigp](https://community.tempest.earth/u/craigp)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/wind-offset-setting/3626 "2024-09-24T13:56:19Z")
Just stumbled on the wind offset setting in the advanced settings. Does anyone know how it works? (i.e. does it add or subtract?) I know my station is a little off north because I ran out of hands to tighten and hold t… --- ## [WeatherFlow Data on ROKU](https://community.tempest.earth/t/weatherflow-data-on-roku/16519)
**Author:** [@steve.palmieri](https://community.tempest.earth/u/steve.palmieri)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/weatherflow-data-on-roku/16519 "2024-08-29T22:29:30Z")
NEW Station Data Viewer (v2) Based on popular demand a NEW version of the ‘Weather Station Data Viewer’ is being released. You can find it the same way; the ‘poster’ will say: “Weather Station Data v2”. The new versi… --- ## [Successful antenna mods for increased range with Tempest V1 Hub and Sky](https://community.tempest.earth/t/successful-antenna-mods-for-increased-range-with-tempest-v1-hub-and-sky/15188)
**Author:** [@weatherflow4](https://community.tempest.earth/u/weatherflow4)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 3:49am UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/successful-antenna-mods-for-increased-range-with-tempest-v1-hub-and-sky/15188 "2024-05-01T03:49:14Z")
I’ve successfully modded my Tempest v1 and hub for further range. The process involves desoldering the stock 900mhz antenna for a larger dipole typical of 900 Mhz radio control system (crossfire or R9). I first opened … --- ## [Snow piling up on top of SKY](https://community.tempest.earth/t/snow-piling-up-on-top-of-sky/2860)
**Author:** [@nickez28](https://community.tempest.earth/u/nickez28)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/snow-piling-up-on-top-of-sky/2860 "2024-01-09T19:28:35Z")
How do you, all other weather experts, deal with the issue that snow is piling up on top of the SKY unit? causing the solar and uv readings a bit low… :frowning: Im hoping for a simple life-hack :slight\_smile: Niklas --- ## [Solar Power Accessory for SKY - Battery Replacement](https://community.tempest.earth/t/solar-power-accessory-for-sky-battery-replacement/22154)
**Author:** [@Jay911](https://community.tempest.earth/u/Jay911)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/solar-power-accessory-for-sky-battery-replacement/22154 "2023-08-26T21:44:02Z")
Hi! Unfortunately the battery in the SPA does not hold a charge anymore and shuts down our SKY as soon as the sun sets. What kind and type of replacement battery do I need for the SPA module? I gather that it is a LiF… --- ## [UV index too high?](https://community.tempest.earth/t/uv-index-too-high/6476)
**Author:** [@petercek](https://community.tempest.earth/u/petercek)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/uv-index-too-high/6476 "2023-07-06T14:47:17Z")
The Sky is ~5 months new and reported UV in expected range. From this morning, it looks like we’re burning. Sensor status shows OK but I don’t think it is OK. I have another Sky in the region and shows ~5-6 at the sa… --- ## [Powering the Sky](https://community.tempest.earth/t/powering-the-sky/20208)
**Author:** [@lovemyram4x41](https://community.tempest.earth/u/lovemyram4x41)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2023, 12:45am UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/powering-the-sky/20208 "2023-02-25T00:45:11Z")
Is there a better way to power the sky yet? --- ## [Pairing Sky unit via IOS App](https://community.tempest.earth/t/pairing-sky-unit-via-ios-app/19652)
**Author:** [@mrburns](https://community.tempest.earth/u/mrburns)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2023, 9:45am UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/pairing-sky-unit-via-ios-app/19652 "2023-01-05T09:45:15Z")
HI All, Over the xmas holidays my Sky unit (station ID 5073) wind and UV sensors appear to fail intermittingly. Irrespective of how many times I reboot it sometimes all sensors will be Good or it may show wind failed o… --- ## [Missing data in app and web UI](https://community.tempest.earth/t/missing-data-in-app-and-web-ui/19233)
**Author:** [@mrburns](https://community.tempest.earth/u/mrburns)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/missing-data-in-app-and-web-ui/19233 "2022-12-06T19:17:47Z")
I note this morning that I have a gap in my graphs between 19.10 and 22.05 on 5th December UK time. Missing data is from SKY, Air and Tempest. This missing data applies to both IOS app and the web screen. Natural thou… --- ## [Delete Rain data during install](https://community.tempest.earth/t/delete-rain-data-during-install/2268)
**Author:** [@pncatte](https://community.tempest.earth/u/pncatte)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/delete-rain-data-during-install/2268 "2022-09-25T15:49:04Z")
Hello during a change of batteries on the sky module it count me rain how to cancel this countdown it is also found on WeatherUnderground in advance thank you for your information cordially --- ## [Cloud Base Height](https://community.tempest.earth/t/cloud-base-height/16355)
**Author:** [@user490](https://community.tempest.earth/u/user490)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2022, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/cloud-base-height/16355 "2022-01-19T14:23:45Z")
A card, similar to battery card that can be on or off, that shows cloud base height. Its a simple calculation based on conditions already collected by Tempest. It may be most relevant to pilots and drone pilots but its… --- ## [Wind data not consistent (UDP vs Web)](https://community.tempest.earth/t/wind-data-not-consistent-udp-vs-web/15333)
**Author:** [@petercek](https://community.tempest.earth/u/petercek)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/wind-data-not-consistent-udp-vs-web/15333 "2021-10-29T17:58:18Z")
Today I’ve noticed the wind data (avg, gust) that weewx reads from the UDP is different to what is shown in the blue web interface. I haven’t noticed this before yet. I am quite sure the UDP data is the “real” one since … --- ## [UART readings from Sky](https://community.tempest.earth/t/uart-readings-from-sky/3763)
**Author:** [@bvmullem](https://community.tempest.earth/u/bvmullem)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2021, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/uart-readings-from-sky/3763 "2021-10-10T22:08:42Z")
I had a Sky lying around that has been replaced due to problems with the haptic sensor. On the PCB i saw an RX and TX with the description UART. Decided to hook up an USb TTL interface i had lying around. Powering up th… --- ## [Can’t wait to see WeatherFlow data on the NWS website](https://community.tempest.earth/t/can-t-wait-to-see-weatherflow-data-on-the-nws-website/14338)
**Author:** [@jgentry](https://community.tempest.earth/u/jgentry)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/can-t-wait-to-see-weatherflow-data-on-the-nws-website/14338 "2021-09-06T16:34:01Z")
Can’t wait to see my Tempest data on the NWS website. Any update on when that could happen? Right now in PCB, only PCBF1 data is appearing on the map. --- ## [Would you be interested in being able to download data directly from the tempestwx.com website?](https://community.tempest.earth/t/would-you-be-interested-in-being-able-to-download-data-directly-from-the-tempestwx-com-website/14709)
**Author:** [@ivanpiodavide1](https://community.tempest.earth/u/ivanpiodavide1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/would-you-be-interested-in-being-able-to-download-data-directly-from-the-tempestwx-com-website/14709 "2021-08-24T23:28:03Z")
I don’t know if there is a special discussion, if it already exists you can also delete this, no problem !! The idea would be to have the possibility to download the data collected by the station, daily, weekly, etc. or… --- ## [Fireworks causing rain](https://community.tempest.earth/t/fireworks-causing-rain/2618)
**Author:** [@MrPasta](https://community.tempest.earth/u/MrPasta)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2021, 2:54am UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/fireworks-causing-rain/2618 "2021-07-02T02:54:41Z")
I let off a few fireworks for the kids in the garden last night. Nothing big. Just a small selection box that you’d get from any supermarket in the UK this time of year. I was a bit surprise to find they had triggered r… --- ## [Simple Installation PVC Pipe Kit & Coastal Climates](https://community.tempest.earth/t/simple-installation-pvc-pipe-kit-coastal-climates/13956)
**Author:** [@jgentry](https://community.tempest.earth/u/jgentry)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2021, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/simple-installation-pvc-pipe-kit-coastal-climates/13956 "2021-06-22T17:05:11Z")
I’m curious to how long will the PVC last in a coastal environment? I currently have a j pole mount at my Panama City Beach, FL location, but the top part vibrates during high winds and causes the haptic to report rain w… --- ## [Option to set Rain measurements to last 24 hrs?](https://community.tempest.earth/t/option-to-set-rain-measurements-to-last-24-hrs/2575)
**Author:** [@blackbird](https://community.tempest.earth/u/blackbird)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2021, 1:16am UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/option-to-set-rain-measurements-to-last-24-hrs/2575 "2021-06-20T01:16:23Z")
I’d really have an option to ALSO measure rainfall over the last 24hrs, last 12 hrs and last hour. I understand measurements in general are different depending on regions people live, but over here like “last 24 hrs” is… --- ## [Photos of Sky and Installation](https://community.tempest.earth/t/photos-of-sky-and-installation/132)
**Author:** [@GaryFunk](https://community.tempest.earth/u/GaryFunk)\ **Replies:** 459\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/photos-of-sky-and-installation/132 "2021-05-12T17:20:10Z")
Let’s share photos of our installed Sky device. When you read a good post, press the :heart: icon. --- ## [Incorrect Wind Direction follows Null data event](https://community.tempest.earth/t/incorrect-wind-direction-follows-null-data-event/4857)
**Author:** [@3glasnacille](https://community.tempest.earth/u/3glasnacille)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/incorrect-wind-direction-follows-null-data-event/4857 "2021-05-05T22:45:53Z")
Station 2132 At certain times, the wind indication will flip from SW to NE and stay there. This has been happening for a while now, with SPA and battery power. Latest occurrence was yesterday morning. Have had steady S… --- ## [SKy Solar Charger](https://community.tempest.earth/t/sky-solar-charger/12849)
**Author:** [@brian](https://community.tempest.earth/u/brian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/sky-solar-charger/12849 "2021-03-23T21:40:18Z")
My Syy has been going offline more and more often in the last few weeks and yesterday I went up on my roof to see what’s going on with the unit as wind, solar radiation and sometimes rain do not show up when there should… --- ## [\[API\] Suspend Data Capture](https://community.tempest.earth/t/api-suspend-data-capture/390)
**Author:** [@GaryFunk](https://community.tempest.earth/u/GaryFunk)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2021, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/api-suspend-data-capture/390 "2021-01-17T16:37:52Z")
The ability in the application to turn off data capture and thus transmission of said data to the Hub. I have had three occasions this weekend where this would have been a very welcomed option. I know this has been dis… --- ## [Interference from other 915MHz devices?](https://community.tempest.earth/t/interference-from-other-915mhz-devices/11734)
**Author:** [@kr4dio](https://community.tempest.earth/u/kr4dio)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2021, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/interference-from-other-915mhz-devices/11734 "2021-01-15T20:07:58Z")
My Sky and Air have been working well for several months, but after I installed a wireless water tank level monitor that also transmits on the 915MHz band, they keep dropping offline several times a day. If the hub was a… [Next page](https://community.tempest.earth/tag/sky/17.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=sky)