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How to Check the Weather with AccuWeather

Tap through each step to see how to get an accurate, minute-level forecast before you head out.

  1. Set your location

    Open AccuWeather and search for your current location or any place you want a forecast for.

  2. Check the minute-by-minute rain forecast

    Use "MinuteCast" to see a minute-level prediction of exactly when rain is expected to start or stop.

  3. Check the hourly and daily forecast

    View today's hour-by-hour weather alongside the forecast for the next several days.

  4. Set severe weather alerts

    Turn on notifications so you're alerted when a severe weather warning, such as heavy rain or snow, is issued for your area.

  5. Why it helps

    When it's unclear whether to grab an umbrella, a minute-level rain forecast lets you plan around weather changes with much more precision before you head out.

When "60% chance of rain" isn't specific enough

A daily percentage tells you rain is possible somewhere in the day, but not when. A minute-by-minute forecast narrows that down to roughly when precipitation is expected to start and stop, which is far more useful for deciding whether to leave now or wait twenty minutes.

Setting up multiple locations at once

Adding several places to your favorites -- home, work, or a city you're about to travel to -- lets you check the weather for all of them the moment you open the app, without searching each time. This is especially handy for people who commute between two cities or are planning travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does MinuteCast work everywhere?

Precision forecasting is strongest in major cities and populated regions; accuracy can drop in some remote or sparsely monitored areas.

Can I see the weather for several locations at once?

Yes, adding multiple locations to your favorites lets you check each one's weather as soon as you open the app.