Editor's Review
I used to rely on whatever weather app came pre-installed on my phone, but it was always wrong about when rain would hit. WeatherBug actually got it right—twice in one week. The real-time lightning alerts caught a storm that wasn't even on the forecast yet, and the 15-minute precipitation notification gave me enough time to cancel my run and stay dry.
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WeatherBug Official Introduction
Get reliable weather forecasts with WeatherBug! With over 20 map layers,
WeatherBug provides comprehensive weather insights to help keep you safe. These
map layers include Storm Tracker, Radar, 1-hr Future Radar, Severe Storm Risk,
Wind Speed, Local Pressure, Alerts, and more. From real-time lightning to
real-time precipitation, WeatherBug ensures you are always informed with live
conditions. Stay updated with customizable weather alerts, hourly and 10-day
Forecasts, and Hurricane Outlooks. Get notified about incoming storm activity
and changes in the air around you.
Trusted since 2000, WeatherBug ensures you're always prepared with reliable local weather forecast. Join millions of users and Know Before® severe weather strikes with one of the most comprehensive weather forecast apps in the Industry. From live radar maps and real-time lightning tracking to air quality readings, get the local forecast you can count on.
THE WEATHERBUG ADVANTAGE
• Spark™ Lightning with real-time lightning alerts near you
• Outdoor Sports Section
• Air You Breathe Section with Air quality information, including top allergy triggers around you
• Hurricane Tracker with a 7-day storm forecast and Outlook for the Tropics
• Extensive weather observation networks and unique severe weather detection
• Over 20 Weather Radar map Layers with rain, wind, temperature, pollen, local pressure, storm tracker, lightning and radar views
• Ad-Free Subscription Options Available!
WEATHER ALERTS
• Get Severe Weather Alerts from WeatherBug, NWS & NOAA (USA)
• Weather Notifications: Receive live weather alerts and forecast updates for your preferred locations
• Manage Alerts according to your location and preferences:
1. Weather Alerts: Get notified when severe weather alerts have been issued
2. Lightning: Get notified when lightning strikes close to your location and track live lightning updates
3. Real-Time Precipitation: Get notified when rain or snow is expected within 15 min.
4. Daily Precipitation: Get notified when rain or snow is expected in the next 24 hours
5. Severe Storm Risk: Get notified when there is an increased risk of storms.
6. Pollen: Get notified when pollen levels are medium or high
7. Air Quality: Get notified when the air quality index is low
8. Hurricane Tracker: Get informed about live hurricane activity and warnings
9. Trending News: Get notified about current news, user videos, safety tips, and more!
10. Weather Videos: Watch short weather videos with severe weather updates, live forecasts, storm alerts, and safety tips to better understand what’s happening and what to expect next.
AIR QUALITY, HEAT, WILDFIRES
• Get Track UV Index information, wind speeds, live weather observations, and weather forecast data
• Global wildfire data to know when you are at risk
• Air quality with an in-depth look at the air quality around you
• Pollen count: Local and National
WEATHER CUSTOMIZATION
• Weather Widgets: Add local weather information to your home screen
• Temperature Units: Fahrenheit (°F) and Celsius (°C)
• Wind Units: MPH, KPH, Knots & MPS
• Pressure Units: Inches & millibars
RADAR WEATHER MAPS
• Weather Forecast Map: Track local weather conditions, temperature, air quality, pollen levels & and more with Doppler radar & and interactive maps
• Severe Storm Risk: Know when convective weather is expected to hit. Storm radar map shows severe storms, tornados, hail, high winds live with real-time forecast
WeatherBug Tips
1. Enable GPS location permission. Turn on precise location access to get
hyper-local weather updates that match your exact neighborhood and commute
routes.
2. Turn on weather alert notifications. Keep severe weather reminders enabled to get early warnings for sudden storms or extreme temperature changes.
3. Check both hourly and 7-day forecasts. Use hourly data for daily commute plans and weekly outlooks for travel and outdoor event scheduling.
4. Utilize the notification bar display. Keep the weather status widget active for quick, one-glance weather checks throughout the day.
WeatherBug has minor, acceptable drawbacks. Frequent data refreshes consume a small amount of background battery, which is standard for real-time weather apps. Also, the dense weather data might feel a little information-heavy for users who only want ultra-simple temperature displays.
