Storm season is here. Yes, you need a better weather app.
By Zach Laidlaw
Published on March 18, 2026.
The article discusses some of our favorite free weather apps for iPhone and Android. These apps offer varying types of information, their user interfaces, and their reliance on different sources could lead to inaccuracies in forecasts. The Weather Channel app, launched in 2008, remains one of the most accurate and reliable weather apps available. AccuWeather is another popular weather solution trusted by local TV and radio stations. Weather Underground is known for its hyper-local weather forecasting service, offering storm tracks, which can provide crucial information about storms' path, intensity markers, and threat level. Users of iPhones can also access Apple Weather, which lacks a good baseline of tracking conditions in their area. Samsung's Samsung Weather app powers nearly as good as the Weather Channel.
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