The Met Office App Is Getting a Refresh
The Met Office is upgrading its app to provide clearer, simpler, and easier-to-use weather forecasts and warnings. Since 2016, the current app has helped millions stay safe and informed about the weather. However, aging technology has limited the ability to enhance the user experience.
Listening to user feedback for a more modern and streamlined design, the Met Office rebuilt the app from scratch. The refreshed version features a modern framework that allows faster updates and offers a unified look across both iOS and Android platforms.
New Features and Improvements
- Check weather forecasts for your area for the next hour and up to 7 days ahead
- Save favourite locations for quick access and notifications
- Receive instant alerts for severe weather warnings, including rain, wind, ice, and heat
- View pollen levels and types throughout the UK pollen season
- Explore interactive maps displaying cloud cover, rain, and temperature forecasts for the next 5 days
- Access detailed metrics such as feels-like temperature, wind speed, humidity, visibility, and UV index
"Our refreshed app uses a modern framework for faster updates and a unified design across iOS and Android. It’s simpler, more accessible, and inspired by your feedback."
The update aims to make weather information quicker and more accessible to users, helping them stay informed about important weather conditions with ease.
Author's summary: The refreshed Met Office app offers a cleaner design, faster updates, and enhanced features based on user feedback to keep weather information accessible and reliable.