AccuWeather

AccuWeather App – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the AccuWeather app?

The AccuWeather app is a free, award-winning weather forecast app providing accurate, real-time updates including temperature, precipitation, air quality, and severe weather alerts. It is available on Android mobile devices, tablets, TVs, and Wear OS.

2. What features does the app offer?

AccuWeather provides:

• MinuteCast®: Minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts.

• WinterCast™: Snowfall forecasts with probabilities and expected accumulation.

• RealFeel® & RealFeel Shade™: Indicates how the weather actually feels on your skin.

• Live Radar & Satellite Views: Real-time radar including rain, snow, wind, and storm tracking.

• Custom Alerts: Severe weather warnings and notifications.

• Air Quality, UV Index, Allergy Reports, and more.

3. How accurate is AccuWeather?

AccuWeather is known for its Superior Accuracy™, and has received multiple awards from the World Meteorological Organization for interface design, data presentation, and weather warnings.

4. What is MinuteCast®?

MinuteCast provides hyper-local, minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts for the next two hours based on your exact location.

5. Can I track severe weather with AccuWeather?

Yes. The app offers real-time severe weather alerts, storm tracking, watches and warnings, tropical storm radar, and other safety updates.

6. Does the app support long-range forecasts?

Yes, AccuWeather allows you to view forecasts up to 45 days in advance, helping you plan ahead for events and travel.

7. Is the app free to use?

Yes, the core features of the AccuWeather app are completely free, including radar, alerts, and forecasts.

8. On which devices is the AccuWeather app available?

The app works on:

• Android smartphones and tablets

• Android TV

• Wear OS smartwatches

9. Can I customize the app?

Absolutely. You can personalize the app to:

• Show weather for multiple saved locations

• Filter radar data (e.g., wind, precipitation, storm surge)

• Set notification preferences

• Choose between different views (e.g., list, radar, satellite)

10. Does AccuWeather include videos or news updates?

Yes. The app features trending videos and weather news from AccuWeather’s in-house weather team to keep you informed.

11. What kind of radar tools are included?

You get access to:

• RealVue™ Satellite Imagery

• Precipitation and Temperature Contour Maps

• 24-Hour Snowfall Forecasts

• 5-Day Rain/Snow Outlooks

• Storm Surge and Wind Maps

12. How does AccuWeather help with winter weather?

The WinterCast™ feature gives detailed information about upcoming snowfall events, accumulation forecasts, and timing, helping users stay ahead of winter storms.

13. How do I get started?

You can download the AccuWeather app for free from the Google Play Store on Android devices or from your smart TV or wearable device app store.