Windy.com - Weather forecast & radar

Introducing Windy.com

Windy.com is a powerful tool for visualizing weather forecasts, offering a fast, intuitive, and highly accurate experience. Trusted by a wide range of professionals and enthusiasts, Windy serves as a crucial resource for pilots, paragliders, skydivers, kiters, surfers, boaters, fishermen, storm chasers, weather enthusiasts, and even government agencies, military personnel, and rescue teams.

Key Features

Comprehensive Weather Data

    Global and Local Models:

ECMWF, GFS, ICON, NEMS, AROME, UKV, ICON EU, ICON-D2, NAM, HRRR, ACCESS for diverse global coverage.

    Weather Maps:

51 different maps including wind, rain, temperature, pressure, swell, and CAPE index.

    Satellite and Doppler Radar:

Real-time imagery from NOAA, EUMETSAT, Himawari for global weather tracking.

User-Centric Features

    Customization:

Personalize your experience with favorite maps, custom color palettes, and advanced settings.

    Point of Interests:

Includes observed wind and temperature data, global airports, and numerous paragliding spots.

    Alerts and Favorites:

Set alerts and keep track of favorite spots with detailed weather forecasts.

Specialized Tools

    Real-time Observations:

Access real-time data from nearby weather stations.

    Airgram and Meteogram:

Detailed graphical displays for precise weather analysis.

    Wave and Wind Forecasts:

Ideal for kiting, surfing, and other wind-related activities.

    Tide Forecasts and Topographic Maps:

Essential for maritime activities and outdoor adventures.

Additional Features

Multi-Language Support:

Available in several languages for global accessibility.

Wear OS Compatibility:

Stay connected with weather updates directly on your Wear OS device.

FAQ: WIDGET ISSUES with described steps

If you have issues with some of the Android widgets, please follow the steps below.

Android 14, 13, 12 application settings:

    Long tap on Windy icon and tap on App info button:

    Windy application settings should be opened:

        Tap on Notifications settings and allow notifications:

        Go back to application settings and open location permission settings. Set location access to Allow all the time option:

        Go back to application settings and open App battery usage settings. Set battery usage to Unrestricted:

Android 11, 10 application settings:

Android 11, 10 notification and location permission steps are similar to Android 12, 13 and 14.

To set correct battery settings click on Battery in Windy application settings:

Tap on Battery optimization:

If Windy is not listed click on Not optimized and select All apps from the dropdown menu. Select Windy, in the dialog click on Don't optimize option and hit Done:

Android 9, 8, 7 application settings:

Android 9, 8, 7 Location settings does not have All the time option. Allow application to use device's location. In this case the application is allowed to use your location when widget refresh is triggered, no extra step is needed.

Other battery optimization settings

Various devices may have different battery auto optimization settings. These settings could remove background processes. This may cause troubles while widgets are trying to refresh.

App Support

Email: android-support@windy.com

What's New

    Radar+ Overlay:

Enhanced radar functionality for better weather tracking.

    City Heatmaps:

Visualize urban heat distribution with new heatmap functionality.

    ICON Model Updates:

Added parameters for more detailed forecasts.

About Us

Windy.com is a top choice for weather forecasting, offering detailed, accurate information. Here's a quick look at how it evolved:

The Early Days

2016: Windy started as "Windytv" with apps for Android and iOS, though it was later renamed back to "Windy." It stood out by using the highly accurate ECMWF forecast model.

2017: The team grew to five people, and Windy became a go-to source during hurricane season, helping save lives with timely weather updates.

Expanding and Innovating

2018: New features like European weather radar and thunderstorm forecasts were added, making Windy even more powerful.

2019: Windy introduced a Satellite overlay, a route planner, and the Windy Maps app. The team expanded to 15 people, integrating more tools like webcams and reality vs. forecast features.

Going Premium and Beyond

2020: Windy launched an Air Quality overlay and added more detailed 1-hour forecasts with Windy Premium, updating four times daily.

2021: New forecast models for Europe and global air quality stations were added. Windy also introduced new layers like Tidal currents, Thermals for gliders, and Drought monitoring. The app expanded to wearables, including an Apple Watch app and 3D Globe mode.

Latest Enhancements

2022: Windy added radioactivity monitoring in Ukraine, more local models for the US and Australia, and new features like wet-bulb temperature and UV Index layers. The app also gained LockScreen widgets for iOS 16 and improved Hurricane Tracker features.