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The Weather Channel brings Storm Radar app to Apple CarPlay
The version 4.0.19 update adds real-time radar layers, route-based weather alerts, and navigation features for drivers.
The short version
- The Weather Channel has updated its Storm Radar iPhone app to support Apple CarPlay.
- The integration provides drivers with interactive radar maps, weather overlays, destination ETAs, and automatic rerouting based on real-time weather alerts.
- The update also includes new home screen widgets and an updated Apple Watch interface.
Key facts
- The Weather Channel released version 4.0.19 of its Storm Radar app, introducing a dedicated Apple CarPlay interface.[9to5Mac]
- The CarPlay app displays location maps with satellite views and customizable data layers for cloud cover, radar, and precipitation.[9to5Mac]
- The app provides built-in navigation tools that show weather conditions at a driver's destination, monitor active route hazards, and issue updating alerts.[9to5Mac]
- The 4.0.19 update also incorporates new iPhone home screen widgets and a redesigned app for Apple Watch.[9to5Mac]