One of those improvements we'll be looking to implement is a landscape - or horizontal - presentation for tablets.
That said, we know there is room for improvement. This is an app that we're incredibly proud of and excited to get into the hands of more people. Why can't I rotate your app on my tablet? You can upgrade to the new version or download it from the Google Play or Apple iTunes app stores by searching for "WRAL Weather." We suggest you delete the older weather app icons to eliminate and confusion and ensure you are accessing current data. If you don't see this exact icon, you may have the old version of the app. You should see the icon shown below on your phone screen. How can I be sure that I have the new WRAL Weather app? WRAL Meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner demonstrates all of the key features of the new app in this video tutorial.
Store up to 25 locations for forecasts and alerts.View current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, video forecast, iControl interactive radar and the WRAL Weather Feed on one screen.What are the main features of the new WRAL Weather app?
You also can adjust the speed of animation and the opacity of the radar data from this screen. Want to change the type of map or background used? Click the gear icon and then select either Roads or Satellite. Looking for DualDoppler 5000 and other data found in the old radar? Just click or tap on the label at the top that says National Radar. You can use the scrubber to advance back and forth in time, to both past radar and future radar. Access “ Future” radar by clicking the clockwise icon with the forward arrow on the interactive radar. The iControl radar has been updated to load more quickly and make it easer to see both past and future radar from the main screen. This data is available on the Hourly Forecast screen, which can be accessed from the main menu. Where can I find hourly wind speed and direction?Ī. Once the app loads, just scroll down a little and you will see the forecast summary for the selected location (shown at the top of the screen). The concise 7-Day Forecast is available from the home/main screen of the app. Where can I find a compact 7-day forecast like you had in the old app?Ī. You can delete a location from this same screen by clicking the trash can icon. As you change locations, all of the forecast information below is for the city you have selected. You can save up to 25 locations, and swipe through stored locations from the home screen. You can swipe left or right at the top of the screen to easily view all of your saved locations. Enter a city name or zip code in the box. From the home screen of the app, tap on the bar at the top where it says "Current Location." You also can tap the magnifying glass in the same bar. How do I add or delete locations for forecasts and alerts?Ī. You can do this by going to the menu and selecting Alerts, then Notification Settings. Turning off "Special Statements and Bulletins" and "Approaching Rain or Snow" alerts can significantly decrease the number of weather alerts received. We plan to add more granularity in a future release so you can choose not to be awakened for watches and advisories. Currently, if you opt to receive tornado and thunderstorm alerts, you will receive both watches and warnings. From there, you can customize the sounds made when an alert is issued (or silence all alerts), set the locations for which you will receive alerts, and specify the type of alerts you receive. Click Alerts from the main menu, then click Notification Settings. How do I change or set-up severe weather alerts?Ī.