How to Get Your Local Weather

Local weather reports consist of current and future information.

Getting your local weather these days is easier than ever. It's available anywhere, from local weather TV reports, radio broadcasts, the Internet and mobile devices. The local weather you receive can be simple: current measurements of temperature, wind, humidity and precipitation probability, or it can be complex, including long range forecasts and satellite film loops. Most of the websites such as The Weather Channel, Weather Underground and AccuWeather give similar information. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service website is run by the government. It gives more complex information, maps and images.

Things You'll Need

• Mobile device
• Computer
• Internet connection

Instructions

The Weather Channel

1. Navigate to The Weather Channel's website on your computer or mobile device.

2. Type in the zip code or city and state in which you are located in the "Search" bar, where it says "Enter Zip, City or Place." Click on "Find Weather."

3. View the forecasts by clicking on the tabs above the current weather display.

National Weather Service

1. Navigate to the National Weather Service on your computer or mobile device.

2. Type in the zip code or city and state in which you are located in the "Search" bar under where it says "Local forecast by City, St." Click on "Go." Even though it doesn't say "Zip," typing in the zip code will take you to the web page of your local area.

3. View the page. Click on the image of radar and/or satellite to view latest radar and/or satellite images.

Tips & Warnings

• Use The Weather Channel for current local weather and forecasts with an easy interface.

• Use the National Weather Service for more detailed information including radar and satellite images.

• On The Weather Channel's radar page, there are links to view radar loops to the right of the radar image. On the satellite page there are links to the loops above the image.

• All weather websites except the National Weather Service contain advertisements.

References

• Science on a Sphere: What is NOAA?

Resources

• The Weather Channel
• Weather Underground
• AccuWeather.com
• National Weather Service