Simple, reliable display systems for situational awareness and communications


WeatherTAP Special Solutions offers two purpose-built systems: Weather Display System (WDS) for advanced weather analysis, and Weather Signage System (WSS) for digital signage playlists with weather integrated.


Systems

Same foundation, different focus. Choose weather-only (WDS) or full signage + weather (WSS).

Weather Display System (WDS)

Weather analysis

A dedicated, always-on weather display designed for quick comprehension and high reliability. Ideal for operations centers, lobbies, aviation environments, industrial facilities, and visitor-facing screens.

  • Weather-first layouts optimized for distance viewing
  • Automated refresh with predictable update behavior
  • Simple operation: power it on and keep it running
  • Configurable locations and branding options

Weather Signage System (WSS)

Digital signage + weather

A full digital signage system with playlists and scheduling—plus integrated weather modules. Great for campuses, hospitals, corporate offices, retail, venues, and multi-screen deployments.

  • Playlists & scheduling for rotating content
  • Weather modules as tiles, sidebars, or full scenes
  • Multi-screen ready for organizations and facilities
  • Operational defaults designed for always-on display
Capability WDS WSS
Primary purposeWhat it's built to do Weather-only display Digital signage + weather
Non-weather contentSlides, events, announcements N/A Yes
Best-fit venuesTypical deployments Ops, aviation, industrial, lobbies Campuses, healthcare, corporate, venues
ManagementHow it's controlled Preset-based configuration Playlists, scheduling, campaigns
Display styleOn-screen behavior Always weather Rotating content + weather presence

Key features

Designed to look modern and stay stable. No interaction required.

Clean UI for big screens

Typography and spacing optimized for "read it fast" viewing at distance.

Always-on reliability

Predictable refresh behavior and layouts designed for continuous display.

Flexible deployments

Single displays, screen walls, and multi-location rollouts.

Signage scheduling (WSS)

Campaigns, rotations, and time-based playlists alongside weather.

Brand alignment

Visual customization options to match your space and identity.

Operator-friendly

Built to be configured once, then run continuously.

Weather products

Display a variety of data streams on your system.

Real-time NEXRAD radar

Display local Level-II and national/regional MRMS mosaics with ease. Updated instantly.

Predictive radar

Stay ahead of the storm with forecast composite reflectivity.

Lightning

View high-resolution ENTLN lightning data overlaid atop the radar.

Winter mask/precip-type overlay

Differentiate between snow, mixed precip. and rain by applying the winter mask option to your radar.

Current conditions and forecast

View streamlined current conditions, hourly forecast, and daily forecast.

Severe weather

See NWS Watches, Warnings, and Advisories (WWAs) and get alerts via ticker when severe weather is coming.

Also: weatherTAP site access is included at no extra charge.

Get access to the most comprehensive suite of weather products available anywhere.

RadarLab X

The best radar software, period. Features dozens of customizable overlays.

Severe text alerts

Get SMS texts and emails when storms are coming your way

HD satellite data

Explore screen-filling, high-resolution GOES-18/-19 imagery.

Advanced model data

Explore RAP, NAM, GFS, HRRR and EarthCast global model data using our interactive viewers.

Aviation weather

Prognostic charts of IFR and MVFR conditions, frontal boundaries, jetstream analysis, icing and more.

Accessible anywhere

WeatherTAP can be used from your phone, tablet, desktop or laptop computer.

The national and regional radar allow us to monitor approaching storms hours in advance to plan appropriate staffing levels and relaying of information to the 33 agencies we serve in the county and its five towns.

— Derrick S. Ruble, ENP

Director of 911 & Emergency Communications

Tazewell County Sheriff's Office

Request a demo

Tell us your venue type and how many screens you're deploying, and we'll reach out.

Quick guidance

Choose WDS when the screen is dedicated to weather. Choose WSS when you need announcements, schedules, or rotating messaging, plus weather.

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