9 Ways to Become a Weather Expert Using AccuWeather's New App

9 Ways to Become a Weather Expert Using AccuWeather’s New App

Weather impacts many decisions during the day, from what to wear or whether to bring an umbrella to whether to evacuate in an emergency.

With many decisions resting on outdoor conditions, easy access to the most accurate weather forecasts and information, and knowing how it impacts you, is essential. To help you plan like a weather pro, experts at AccuWeather share nine ways to use their newly designed app to enhance every day:

1.  Think Minute-to-Minute
When it’s time to beat cabin fever and head outside, avoid getting caught in the rain by checking AccuWeather MinuteCast®, AccuWeather’s minute-by-minute™ precipitation forecast in your specific location for up to next two hours. You can also integrate your AccuWeather app with wearable devices like the Apple Watch or Google Smartwatch to get real-time insights at an even quicker glance.  

2.  Plan (way) in advance
Speaking of planning ahead, AccuWeather provides weather forecasts 45 days out  including a historic and trend data breakdown for each day, giving you a holistic view into the future and the peace of mind to plan that camping trip you’ve always wanted to go on.

3. Prepare sooner for emergencies
AccuWeather’s got you covered when your time – and attention – might be focused on the things in life that matter most. Opt in to push notifications to receive real-time severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service and other sources in many countries, which can help protect you and your family from weather emergencies. AccuWeather’s mobile apps process NWS severe weather alerts faster than any other source, which is critical when lives are on the line and seconds count.

4.  Keep allergies at bay
Don’t let seasonal allergies ruin your weekend plans. AccuWeather’s Allergy Outlook displays daily projections of common allergens, from tree pollen to ragweed and grass, in a single, scroll-free list, so you can decide whether to skip that Saturday afternoon picnic in favor of something indoors.  

5.  Boost productivity
Outdoors and on the job? Steer your project in the right direction and let your crew know if they need extra hydration this summer on site with the help of AccuWeather RealFeel®. Combining measurements of temperature plus additional factors such as, humidity and wind speed, as well as additional big data weather sources like precipitation, cloud cover, and sun intensity, AccuWeather RealFeel provides a proprietary measure of exactly how the air feels outdoors specific to where you —and your crew—are positioned, so you can keep your site productive, protected and comfortable.

6.  Learn from past weather trends
Location Search allows you to check historical weather trends and long-term projections in any given destination, so you can start dreaming about your next vacation as soon as you book a ticket. You can even save your ‘Favorites’ and ‘Recent’ locations for easy access to weather forecasts at work, home, and school or track the local weather of loved ones.

7.  Never miss a sunset And if you want to catch that beautiful sunrise on the last day of your beach vacation, AccuWeather’s Today’s Details section lets you know exactly when the sun will rise and set each day, as well as how long each day and night will last.

8.  Stay safe behind the wheel
Deciding when to start a winter drive? Set out when it’s safe and avoid getting caught in a snowstorm by using the 5-Day Precipitation Outlook and the 24-Hour Snowfall Forecast located on one convenient map screen. The map includes a range of additional features including, Radar, Satellite, and Temperature Contour so you can understand all conditions at play.

9.  Stay informed On a similar note, if you live in an area regularly impacted by hail, blizzards, tornadoes, or other severe weather events, utilize AccuWeather’s video content, weather trends articles, and tips curated to help you adequately prepare for a variety of catastrophic events.

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