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That's why we're excited to introduce the biggest WeatherBug update in 15 years! We've completely redesigned the WeatherBug app and website to make your local forecast easier to understand, faster to navigate, and more helpful for whatever your day has in store. Whether you're wondering if rain will interrupt your afternoon plans, how close lightning is to your location, or when it's best to head outside, the new WeatherBug helps you find answers faster.  ## What's New in WeatherBug? We've refreshed some of your favorite features and introduced new ways to help you make the most of your day. 🌤️ **A Simpler Forecast:** Our redesigned home screen puts the hourly forecast front and center, with easier navigation to the weather information you use most. ⚡ **Smarter Lightning Tracking:** Tap individual lightning strikes with Spark™ Lightning to see how far away they are and how recently they occurred. 🏃 **Better Outdoor Planning:** Find the best time for your favorite outdoor activities with hourly conditions and an easy-to-understand activity score. ☀️ **UV & Sun Protection:** Check current UV levels, SPF recommendations, estimated burn times, and upcoming sun exposure risks. 🌿 **Pollen & Air Quality:** Get a clearer picture of local pollen levels and air quality, including nearby conditions and common air pollution triggers. ⚠️ **Weather Risks at a Glance:** Quickly check potential wind, lightning, tropical, and fire weather risks in one place. 🌀 **A New Tropical Center:** Follow active tropical systems with updated maps and important storm information in one streamlined experience. 🌡️ **Temperature Comparisons:** See how today's temperatures compare to yesterday and what's typical for this time of year. 🌓 **Light & Dark Mode:** Customize your WeatherBug experience with the look that works best for you.  ## More Than Just a Forecast We know the weather affects more than what you wear. It influences your commute, outdoor plans, workouts, and even your mood. In fact, a new WeatherBug survey conducted by The Harris Poll found that 53% of weather app users are often unsure whether to change their plans after checking the forecast. We want to change that. Our goal with the new WeatherBug is simple: **less time figuring out what the forecast means and more time enjoying your day.**  ## Ready to Explore? The new WeatherBug experience is here! Take a look around, explore the new features, and see how we're making weather a little easier, one forecast at a time.  **Not seeing the new look yet?** You may just need to update your app! Head to the [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/weatherbug-weather-forecast/id281940292) or [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aws.android) to download the latest version of WeatherBug and check out what's new. You can also explore the redesigned experience anytime at [WeatherBug.com](https://www.weatherbug.com/). We use technologies, such as cookies, to analyze your use (i.e., pages visited), to customize content, for our internal analytics purposes and for security and other purposes. By continuing to use this website, you agree to this usage. Please review our [privacy policy](/legal/privacy) for more details as well as for information on how to contact us to object to these activities. [Ad Choices](/legal/privacy#digitaladvertisingandyourchoices) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://www.weatherbug.com/news/Meet the New WeatherBug App Redesigned Forecasts Features"},"headline":"Meet the New WeatherBug App: Redesigned Forecasts & Features","description":"The new WeatherBug is here! 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