iPhone users trying to plan what to wear around the weather on Tuesday morning would have had some trouble if they were relying on Apple’s Weather app.
Appleweather went down temporarily that morning, with only one city named without a forecast — a clear repeat of other outages over the past month. The glitch was especially frustrating for iPhone users who previously used DarkSky, a once-popular weather app that was discontinued. Weather app which comes with iPhones.
Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the outage on Tuesday, but the app appeared to be back up and running by morning.
Here are other ways to get the forecast when your phone’s weather app is closed.
Go local.
Instead of relying on an app that provides forecasts for the entire world, look for an app that focuses on where you live. Many local news stations, such as some Fox and NBC affiliates, have their own weather apps or news apps with weather functions. The local meteorologists behind these apps likely know your area well and can provide accurate forecasts.
Watch the Weather Channel or AccuWeather.
If you’re looking for forecasts from around the world, consider the Weather Channel or AccuWeather apps. Both go beyond detailed forecasts, providing a look at allergens in forecast regions.
To track storms, pay.
If you live in an area with frequent severe weather, and you track tornadoes, Radar scope Detailed radar features that reflect the intensity of an incoming storm as well as its path. Those detailed radars come with a one-time price of $9.99.
Add the National Weather Service webpage to your phone.
Many TV station meteorologists regularly consult the National Weather Service, so you might as well go straight to the source. Service forecasts are generally accurate and reliable.
The weather service does not have an app, but its website is available on mobile phones. For quick access, find your local weather service office, and Add its webpage to your phone..
On iPhone, you can do this by clicking the Send button at the bottom of the screen, selecting “Add to Home Screen” and clicking “Add.” This will create what looks like an app on your phone screen, but it will take you to the weather service’s forecast page for your selected area. On Android, add a web page by tapping the Menu button, and clicking “Add to Home Screen.”
Keep it simple.
If you’re looking for a weather app that has only the basics and no frills, consider this one. Real weather app For iPhones, iPads and MacBooks. The app has a minimalistic design with fonts and images that look like they were drawn by hand.
