The Met Office App Gets a Refresh
The Met Office is upgrading its app to provide clearer, simpler, and more user-friendly weather forecasts and warnings. Since its launch in 2016, the app has helped millions stay informed and safe, but advancing technology required a fresh approach to improve the overall experience.
New Features and Improvements
- Modern, streamlined design based on user feedback for quick access to essential weather details.
- Built on a modern framework enabling faster updates and a consistent look across iOS and Android devices.
- Check local weather forecasts for the next hour and up to 7 days ahead.
- Save favorite locations for easy access and personalized notifications.
- Receive instant alerts for severe weather, including rain, wind, ice, and heat warnings.
- Track pollen levels and types during the UK pollen season.
- Explore interactive maps showing cloud cover, rainfall, and temperature for the upcoming 5 days.
- Access detailed weather info such as feels-like temperature, wind, humidity, visibility, and UV index.
“You’ve told us you want a more modern and tidier design that helps you get key weather information quickly and easily. We’ve listened and built from the ground up.”
The enhanced app aims to be simpler, more accessible, and tailored to the needs of users.
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Met Office — 2025-11-04