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The Weather Channel – Radar

The Weather Channel – Radar

Android Weather The Weather Channel
10.0 GS Rating
4.5 Popularity

Solid weather app with really accurate radar

System Requirements

Updated
October 1, 2025
Category
Age Rating
Everyone
Android
Android 9++
Package Name
com.weather.Weather

So here's my honest take on The Weather Channel - Radar. I've tested probably a dozen weather apps over the years and this one's definitely in my top 3. What I like most is how reliable the radar is - when it says rain's coming in 15 minutes, it's usually right. The severe weather alerts have actually warned me about stuff I wouldn't have known otherwise. That said, it's definitely not the prettiest app out there. The interface feels a bit cluttered sometimes, and there are ads unless you pay for the premium version. But honestly? For a free weather app, it's way more accurate than most. I'd say it's worth keeping on your phone just for the radar alone.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Radar is crazy accurate and updates constantly
  • Severe weather alerts actually work and give you time to prepare
  • Hurricane tracking is super detailed if you need it
  • Future radar feature lets you see where storms are heading
  • Free version gives you pretty much everything you need

Cons

  • Ads can be pretty intrusive in the free version
  • Interface feels a bit cluttered with all the features
  • Uses more battery than simpler weather apps
  • Sometimes shows too much data if you just want basic info
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Description

Been using The Weather Channel – Radar for about a year now, mostly for checking rain forecasts before heading out. It’s basically your go-to weather app that’s way more detailed than your phone’s built-in weather thing. Pretty much lives up to the ‘most accurate’ claim they make – I’ve found it’s usually right when other apps are guessing.

Here’s what you do with it: you open it up and there’s this super detailed radar map that shows exactly where rain’s coming from. You can see future radar predictions too, like where storms will be in the next few hours. The alerts are legit – got pinged about a thunderstorm last week that actually showed up. There’s also hurricane tracking if you’re in those areas, plus allergy forecasts which is kinda random but useful.

Look, if you’re someone who needs to know exactly when it’s gonna rain or if there’s severe weather coming, this app’s worth having. It’s not perfect – the ads can be annoying and it’s a bit much if you just want basic temps – but for serious weather nerds or people who work outside, it’s pretty much essential. Does what it says it’ll do.

User Reviews

Stacy October 5, 2025

stop changing things. why do away with the gardens at the house? you can add the market as an additional thing, but should still be able to garden at the...

Robert James August 17, 2025

Really reliable for day-to-day weather. The widget could use some work though - sometimes takes forever to update.

David Miller August 11, 2025

Super accurate. Been using it for years and it's my go-to weather app. The premium features are worth it if you're weather-obsessed like me.

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