The Weather Channel Debuts New App For Apple Watch
Accessing Weather Data that’s Relevant to You Just Became Easier than Ever Before
The Weather Channel® today announced the launch of The Weather Channel app for Apple Watch. Designed with a new set of graphics suited for the smaller screen and functionality of the Apple Watch, the new app, now available in the App Store, provides users with current conditions, precise forecasts and weather alerts directly on the Watch screen.
Never Be Surprised by the WeatherWhen a user opens The Weather Channel app on Apple Watch, they can view current weather conditions wherever they are, hourly forecasts with graphical representations of temperature and precipitation, and weekend forecasts. Additional Watch features include:
- Weather at a Glance: With the Glances feature, users can view current weather conditions on the Watch screen so no matter if it’s raining, snowing or sunny, they are always prepared when they go outside.
- Real-Time Notifications: Users can set up fully customizable real-time notifications for rain, snow, lightning and severe weather that can be pushed to the Watch, smartphone or both based on personal preferences.
- Live Radar: The in-app screen shows a live view of the radar based on the user’s current GPS position.
- Report the Weather: When a user receives a rain or lightning notification, they are given the option to report conditions near them through the social integration feature.
“Apple Watch provides a new platform for us to deliver the weather data people want to see at a glance, in simple, easy-to-understand graphics,” said Nikki Santoro, vice president of product and design, The Weather Channel. “By utilizing the unique notifications format, users can customize real-time rain and lighting alerts so they are always prepared for the weather, whether they are at home or on-the-go.”
The Weather Channel app for Apple Watch offers users the most accurate forecasts and weather data they expect from The Weather Channel. All forecasts and alerts can be fully customized on The Weather Channel app for iOS so users can get the exact weather details they want to see on their Watch.
Download The Weather Channel App for Apple Watch from the App Store now.
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