The Met Office App Is Getting a Refresh
The Met Office is launching an upgraded version of its app to make forecasts and weather warnings clearer, faster, and easier to use. Since its release in 2016, the app has kept millions informed and safe, but evolving technology has required a complete rebuild for better performance and accessibility.
“You’ve told us you want a more modern and tidier design that helps you get key weather information quickly and easily.”
Listening to this feedback, the Met Office has developed a new version from the ground up, using a modern framework that enables faster updates and a unified design across iOS and Android platforms. The refreshed app offers a smoother experience, improved clarity, and better accessibility.
Key Features
- Check local weather forecasts for the next hour and up to 7 days ahead.
- Save favourite locations for quick access and custom notifications.
- Receive instant alerts for severe weather such as rain, wind, ice, or heat.
- View pollen levels and types during the UK pollen season.
- Explore interactive maps showing cloud cover, rainfall, and temperature trends for the next 5 days.
- Access detailed data including feels-like temperature, wind speed, humidity, visibility, and UV levels.
Author’s Summary
The Met Office has rebuilt its weather app with a fresh design, improved performance, and smarter tools to deliver quicker, clearer, and more reliable weather information to users across the UK.