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January 1, 2023How To

What is a Travel Alert & When Will I See Them?

Learn how the Highway Weather app uses travel alerts.

What is a "Travel Alert" & When Will I See Them?

When weather and road alerts and warnings exist at any point in your journey, Highway Weather will make sure you're covered by clearly displaying anything you should know about right on screen.

Note: Alerts will only display when there is a weather or road alert to display. The "Alerts" icon won't appear if there's nothing to report.

Travel Alerts in Planning Ahead (Map Tab)

You'll see a red "Alert" button, and when you tap it, you'll see a full report of what, when, and where, so you're fully prepared and can adapt accordingly.

On-Map AlertTap the Alert to Open Complete Info
Map AlertExpanded Map Alert

Travel Alerts in Planning Ahead (Details Tab)

Just like in the Map Tab, you'll see a red "Alert" button, and when you tap it, you'll see a full report of what, when, and where, so you're fully prepared and can adapt accordingly.

Below are screenshots of how Alerts work inside the Details Tab:

Alerts for Your Journey in the Details TabAlerts Expanded in the Details Tab
Timeline AlertExpanded Timeline Alert

Travel Alerts in Drive Now

When Highway Weather is being used in Drive Now mode, the application actively scans the road ahead for warnings, and will automatically alert you to any unfavorable or notable weather and road conditions in real time as you execute your journey.

Alert Shown within Drive NowExpanded Drive Now Alert
Drive Now AlertExpanded Drive Now Alert
Alerts in Drive Now's "View Details"Expanded Alert in "View Details"
Drive Now Details AlertExpanded Drive Now Details Alert