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The day’s weather affects some aspect of almost everyone’s plans, and there are many weather-related apps available.  GO Weather is one such app that offers a service combines accuracy, simplicity, and personalization in a way most others cannot.  Like many, this app is perfect if you want to know the weather of coming hours and days, the current detailed weather, severe weather alerts, the possibility of outdoor activities, or other weather forecasts you need.  Three things in particular make this one so popular with users, however.  Firstly, GO Weather works with AccuWeather to provide the most professional and accurate weather service for around 200,000 locations worldwide.  Secondly, its user interface is easy to utilize and runs very smoothly.  Thirdly is the personal touch, and the app offers various styles of weather widgets with more than one thousand personalized themes and wallpapers. Read more »

Almost anyone can access their local news and weather reports on their smartphones, but it is seldom possible to report an emergency as soon as it occurs.  StormPins is a social weather and breaking news platform that connects cities with TV media, police, fire, and emergency managers. In its creators’ words, StormPins turns you into a local reporter sharing real-time alerts with Local TV, Emergency Managers and your community, and your postings could be used on TV and help your city respond more effectively.  It is an app with a simple interface that allows users to drop “pins” on any online map website and submit videos to show the locations of trouble on the road or weather incidents.  People can use the app to help each other, as they can alert others quickly of stormy weather, storm damage, or flooding before news teams can respond, as well as getting that information to local news stations to report. Read more »