To get weather alerts, you have several effective options depending on your device and preferences:
On Smartphones
iPhone:
- Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services.
- Tap Weather , then select Always.
- Enable Precise Location for accurate alerts.
- Open the Weather app, access your list of locations, tap the menu, then Notifications.
- Enable notifications for Severe Weather and Next-Hour Precipitation for your current location and any saved locations
Android:
- Go to Settings > Connections > Safety and emergency > Wireless Emergency Alerts.
- Turn on Allow alerts to receive severe weather notifications via the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
- A nationwide text emergency alert system that sends weather warnings directly to compatible mobile devices without needing an app or subscription
Apps and Widgets
- Download weather apps like AccuWeather, The Weather Channel, or RainAware for detailed forecasts and push notifications about severe weather
- Use weather widgets that provide real-time updates and alerts on your home screen
Other Methods
- Sign up for email alerts from weather services like the UK Met Office to receive warnings and updates via email
- Use NOAA Weather Radio or local alert systems such as county sirens, TV, and radio broadcasts for emergency weather warnings
- The FEMA mobile app also offers real-time weather and emergency alerts for multiple locations
By combining these methods-especially enabling WEA on your phone and using weather apps-you can stay promptly informed about severe weather threats in your area.
