If you live in a region that experiences severe weather, you know how important it is to have the most accurate forecast and data and to use it to protect yourself and your loved ones. It’s even more important for iPhone developers because weather applications can help users access the most accurate weather information.

If you’re an iPhone user, this will give you a clearer insight into what consumers are looking for in a quality weather application. Knowing what the demand is will increase the usage of your app once it’s complete and available for download.

To build the best weather app for iPhone, you need to know how to build a weather application that includes:

• Interactive maps
• Live updates
• Future forecasts
• Local weather channels
• Storm warnings and preparation tips

Implement Weather API Software Into Your App

You can use a Weather API  to get live updates for weather conditions, forecasts, storm warnings, and preparation tips. It’s free to use and includes data from around the globe. Having this type of software included in your weather app is essential to providing the best possible experience for your users.

Use Open-Source Data

Open-source weather data is the most accurate and up-to-date information available, so it’s a great choice if you want to build a weather app that’s reliable and user-friendly.

Build An Interactive Map

Interactive maps are the easiest way for iPhone users to see the forecast and see the path of storms.

In the following screenshot, you can see how the interactive map from WunderMap will show live storm data, forecast data, and other weather-related data in a detailed way, with an interactive map that allows users to zoom in and out. Users can also tap on a storm location on the map to get more detailed information and update their own personal weather forecast.

You can see this using WunderMap on the iPhone by downloading the app in the App Store. The same functionality can be built using a third-party weather API service such as OpenWeatherMap or Dark Sky. The advantage of using an API is that you can access weather forecast data from multiple sources simultaneously, which means you can create your own interactive map using one of these third-party services.

Add Live Updates

Having live updates on your weather app is good for users because it allows them to see the latest conditions as they happen. They’ll be able to map out their days depending on the state of the weather. Anything they can get done or what essentials they leave the house with can all depend on the weather.

Show Future Forecasts

Users will also want to see future forecasts. In the following example, you can see a future forecast showing temperatures for up to 7 days ahead. Users have the option to tap on the hour to see what is expected for that hour and tap again to jump back to the main forecast screen. This is especially useful if you live in a region where a lot of precipitation often occurs during winter.

Show Forecasts From Local Weather Channels

If you want to include local weather channels, you should show them as well. For example, some of the most popular local radio stations produce their own weather forecasts and show them on their broadcast every day at 9:30 AM. These stations also have their own websites where they provide more detailed local weather forecasts in addition to their radio forecasts. By showing local weather channels on your app, users will know if they should stay inside during a certain time, go outside during a certain time, or prepare themselves for a storm coming in their direction in a certain time range. For example, if you live in an area where snow often falls in winter, users in your area could tap on an hour on your interactive map and see if it will be snowy or not. This will help them decide whether they should plan accordingly for winter or not.

Add Storm Warnings And Preparation Tips

If you are building an app for people who live in regions that experience severe storms regularly, it is important that your app gives them plenty of information about when to prepare themselves for storms and when to avoid using power lines and trees during storms so they don’t become electrocuted by lightning strikes during storms.

You should provide information about when people should stay in their basements during storms when they should stay away from high-voltage power lines, when they should avoid traveling during severe storms because of poor road conditions, and when they should stay inside during severe storms because of tornadoes or other weather conditions.

Your app should also include information about how many power failures there will be during a storm. This information should be easily accessible on your app right at your fingertips so people don’t have to keep looking at their phone all day long waiting for updates on some key information about storm patterns and forecasts so they don’t become confused while trying to figure out what they should do during a storm.

Building a weather application for iPhones is a great way to keep people informed about severe storms and protect themselves from potential dangers while they are storm-watching. If you’re interested in building a weather app, follow our guide on how to do it. It’s a great way to keep people updated on the latest weather patterns and forecasts.