PHWindy.app: Technical Overview & Feature Set
Windy.app is a specialized meteorological platform designed for wind-dependent activities, extreme sports, and maritime navigation. It provides high-resolution forecasting, real-time observational data, and historical archives.App Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Version | 6.0+ |
| Mod Version | v90.0.1 build 853 [Pro] |
| Compatibility | Android 6.0 and up |
| Forecast Step | 3-hour intervals |
| Forecast Depth | 10 days |
| Database | 30,000+ localized spots |
Forecast Models & Data Sources
The application integrates a comprehensive suite of global and regional forecast models:- Global: GFS, ECMWF, ICON
- Regional/High-Res: WRF8, AROME, NAM, HRRR, Open Skiron, Open WRF
- Agency Data: NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), NWS (National Weather Service)
Key Features
- Wind & Wave Metrics: Detailed wind maps, wind gusts, directions, and an accurate wind compass. Wave forecasts include sea swell and ocean conditions.
- Weather Archive (2012-2021): Historical data for wind, temperature, and atmospheric pressure to assist in seasonal travel planning.
- Atmospheric Data: Cloud base and dewpoint data for paragliding/aviation; precipitation (rain/snow) and humidity levels.
- Monitoring Tools: * Rain Radar: Real-time layer with a 2-hour predictive view for tracking thunderstorms, tornadoes, and weather fronts.
- Storm Tracker: Global map for monitoring tropical cyclones, hurricanes, and typhoons.
- Weather Stations: Real-time data feeds from localized hardware stations.
- Connectivity & Offline Use: * Offline Mode: Forecast access without active internet connectivity.
- Spot Chats: Communication hubs for real-time weather reporting from specific locations.
- Customization: Configurable wind alerts via push notifications and home screen widgets.
Supported Measurement Units
| Metric Type | Supported Units |
|---|---|
| Wind Speed | m/s, mph, km/h, knt, bft |
| Temperature | Celsius (°C), Fahrenheit (°F), Kelvin (K) |
| Pressure | hPa, inHg |
| Distance/Depth | m, ft, mm, cm, in |
Specialized Activity Support
The platform is optimized for:- Water Sports: Surfing, Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Kayaking, Wakeboarding.
- Maritime: Sailing, Yachting, Fishing.
- Air Sports: Paragliding, Skydiving, RC Pilotage.
- Winter/Outdoor: Snowkiting, Snowboarding, Skiing, Cycling, Golf, Hunting.
Mod Technical Details
- Pro Subscription features unlocked.
- Removal of Ads Permissions, Services, and Layouts.
- Stripped Analytics, Firebase, and Crashlytics dependencies.
- Disabled unwanted Permissions, Receivers, and Providers.
- Cleaned debug code and nullified ad-related methods.