Preferred Weather Apps

thinkxingu · 06-04-2026, 08:28 AM

Hey, All!
I've not seen a recent thread about weather apps—what are y'all using these days with good results?
I've got Hyperlocal on my Samsung, but the Foreca and WeatherKit sources are often completely different.

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rsmlp · 06-04-2026, 08:32 AM

I'm a weather app freak and in my experience, wunderground is hands down the best.

jeffk · 06-05-2026, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by rsmlp

I'm a weather app freak and in my experience, wunderground is hands down the best.

Weather Underground is my choice as well. I have my Davis weather station linked to it. They are supposedly in the process of revamping the interface. I hope it gets even better and they don't goof it up.

bobkatfly · 06-05-2026, 07:24 AM

I use a very simple app called RadarX. Not a lot of bells a whistles but I'm primarily interested in only radar. It provides basic current and 10 day forecasts using NOAA and NWS servers as well as severe weather warning alerts. Pretty small footprint on my android phone, ~ 30 MB. The only feature I wish it had is wind mapping.

Slickcraft · 06-05-2026, 09:13 AM

Yes,
https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/KLCI

Alan

Rich · 06-05-2026, 10:50 AM

I use My radar

It's awesome for checking storms. Rain, snow, etc.

I useir for all outdoor activities.

Once I was ancored at Silver Sands and used it to check on a fast surprise pop up storm. It correctly showed me that the storm would bypass me as it headed along Governor's Island.

Other apps show weather radar, but not like this one that focuses to do one job well!

And it's free with minimal interruptions.

I recommend it all my friends.

Mr. V · 06-05-2026, 10:55 AM

My go to is National Weather Service.

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClic...93&lon=-71.471

DickR · 06-05-2026, 12:34 PM

I don't use an app for use while boating, although I check the radar on the PC before heading out if the forecast suggests showers are possible. I use multiple sources for longer predictions, days out. Consistency in predictions across sites gives some confidence in those forecasts. I'm more interested in predictions for planning hikes, and in particular the mountain-specific predictions. Conditions up top can be drastically different from what predictions for surrounding low-level indicate. I do like the 10-day Wunderground predictions for their graphical presentation. In particular, the blue shaded chance of precipitation curve for a day can tell me if the day will be generally wet. On the other hand, a sharp spike in that curve for late in the day may mean the expected passage of a front, perhaps with t-storms, while most of the day will be rain-free.

Nautique2001 · 06-05-2026, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich

I use My radar

It's awesome for checking storms. Rain, snow, etc.

Other apps show weather radar, but not like this one that focuses to do one job well!

And it's free with minimal interruptions.

I second this! MyRadar has helped me a lot on the hiking trails and the water. The time delay on the radar is minimal (5 minutes-ish), so you can track what's happening in close to real time.

thinkxingu · 06-05-2026, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Nautique2001

I second this! MyRadar has helped me a lot on the hiking trails and the water. The time delay on the radar is minimal (5 minutes-ish), so you can track what's happening in close to real time.

I don't trust signal on the trail, but beforehand use Mountain Weather Forecast, which is pretty solid.

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ishoot308 · 06-05-2026, 03:16 PM

I also use Weather Undeground and love their "Wundermap". This is basically a map and access of all the personal weather stations across the globe. Comes in handy when traveling or going on vacation and you want to see what the exact weather is at your destination.

If anyone is interested here is a link to my weather station on Welch Island...

https://www.wunderground.com/dashboa...026-06-5/daily

Because of the location on the island (West Side), the wind shown is not accurate when coming from the east, southeast or northeast. All other directions are accurate.

I also use the "MyRadar" app especially when boating to avoid surprise storms or to stay away from storm cells. Excellent app!

Dan

Nautique2001 · Yesterday, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

I don't trust signal on the trail, but beforehand use Mountain Weather Forecast, which is pretty solid.

More agreement here.

If you're headed where there is isn't a signal (or you suspect there won't be) the app won't help. Checking Mountain Weather and cross referencing as many sources as possible before you go is good practice. (Don't want to end up as a potential subject for a Ty Gagne book, after all.)

06-04-2026, 08:28 AM	#1
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,545 Thanks: 1,184 Thanked 2,180 Times in 1,355 Posts	Preferred Weather Apps Hey, All! I've not seen a recent thread about weather apps—what are y'all using these days with good results? I've got Hyperlocal on my Samsung, but the Foreca and WeatherKit sources are often completely different. Sent from my SM-S931U using Tapatalk

06-04-2026, 08:32 AM	#2
rsmlp Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 504 Thanks: 5 Thanked 173 Times in 90 Posts	weather apps I'm a weather app freak and in my experience, wunderground is hands down the best.

06-05-2026, 07:24 AM	#4
bobkatfly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Center Tuftonboro Posts: 413 Thanks: 61 Thanked 60 Times in 52 Posts	I use a very simple app called RadarX. Not a lot of bells a whistles but I'm primarily interested in only radar. It provides basic current and 10 day forecasts using NOAA and NWS servers as well as severe weather warning alerts. Pretty small footprint on my android phone, ~ 30 MB. The only feature I wish it had is wind mapping. __________________ Bob F Amherst till the big 66 comes (made it!) Winter Harbor/Mirror Lake till the big guy comes

06-05-2026, 10:50 AM	#6
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,256 Thanks: 74 Thanked 348 Times in 237 Posts	I use My radar It's awesome for checking storms. Rain, snow, etc. I useir for all outdoor activities. Once I was ancored at Silver Sands and used it to check on a fast surprise pop up storm. It correctly showed me that the storm would bypass me as it headed along Governor's Island. Other apps show weather radar, but not like this one that focuses to do one job well! And it's free with minimal interruptions. I recommend it all my friends. __________________ Don't listen to me, obviously I don't understand what I'm talking about! Let's help each other save time and money: WinniGas.com Get a backup/duplicate RF DESS Key for your SeaDoo, CanAm or SkiDoo RideKey.app

06-05-2026, 10:55 AM	#7
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,475 Thanks: 68 Thanked 265 Times in 182 Posts	My go to is National Weather Service. https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClic...93&lon=-71.471 __________________ basking in the benign indifference of the universe

06-05-2026, 09:13 AM	#5
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,385 Thanks: 1,260 Thanked 2,148 Times in 983 Posts	Yes, https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/KLCI Alan

06-05-2026, 12:34 PM	#8
DickR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 765 Thanks: 4 Thanked 260 Times in 172 Posts	I don't use an app for use while boating, although I check the radar on the PC before heading out if the forecast suggests showers are possible. I use multiple sources for longer predictions, days out. Consistency in predictions across sites gives some confidence in those forecasts. I'm more interested in predictions for planning hikes, and in particular the mountain-specific predictions. Conditions up top can be drastically different from what predictions for surrounding low-level indicate. I do like the 10-day Wunderground predictions for their graphical presentation. In particular, the blue shaded chance of precipitation curve for a day can tell me if the day will be generally wet. On the other hand, a sharp spike in that curve for late in the day may mean the expected passage of a front, perhaps with t-storms, while most of the day will be rain-free.

06-05-2026, 03:16 PM	#11
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,533 Thanks: 2,455 Thanked 5,468 Times in 2,143 Posts	Weather Station I also use Weather Undeground and love their "Wundermap". This is basically a map and access of all the personal weather stations across the globe. Comes in handy when traveling or going on vacation and you want to see what the exact weather is at your destination. If anyone is interested here is a link to my weather station on Welch Island... https://www.wunderground.com/dashboa...026-06-5/daily Because of the location on the island (West Side), the wind shown is not accurate when coming from the east, southeast or northeast. All other directions are accurate. I also use the "MyRadar" app especially when boating to avoid surprise storms or to stay away from storm cells. Excellent app! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!