THUNDRA

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On-device alerts without alert fatigue

Published March 4, 2026 · 4 minute read

Many weather apps over-notify. Users start ignoring alerts, then miss the one that actually matters. THUNDRA approaches this differently: alerts are calculated locally and controlled by the user.

What causes alert fatigue

Large default alert radius that treats distant activity as urgent.
No quiet-hour controls for nighttime or low-risk windows.
Notification logic hidden from users, reducing trust.

Why on-device processing helps

Local processing keeps decision logic close to the user and reduces data sharing needs. In THUNDRA, distance checks and notification decisions are tied directly to your configured radius and time windows.

Recommended baseline setup

Daily mode: start with 20-25 km and adjust by local terrain.
Night mode: use quiet hours to prevent unnecessary wake-ups.
Storm day mode: widen radius temporarily and monitor live map.