Weather Forecast by WeatherBug for Android

Weather Forecast by WeatherBug is a weather app by WeatherBug that provides local forecasts, live radar, lightning tracking, and severe weather alerts. It solves the problem of staying ahead of changing weather by offering a suite of tools in one place. The app includes interactive radar maps with over 20 layers, a lightning tracker with real-time alerts, and a hurricane tracker with a 7-day outlook. It also covers air quality, pollen counts, and UV index, helping users plan around health-related conditions. With 10-day and over 140 hours of hourly forecasts, plus notifications for precipitation, storms, and air quality, it aims to keep users informed about what to do next. The app also offers customization options like widgets and unit preferences, and includes a news section with safety tips. It was released on June 5, 2020, and the current version is 6.9.2-6, updated on October 8, 2026. It is free to use with ads and in-app purchases available for an ad-free subscription.

Key features

• Spark Lightning Tracker with real-time lightning alerts near your location
• Hurricane Tracker with a 7-day storm forecast and outlook for the tropics
• Over 20 weather radar map layers including rain, wind, temperature, pollen, and storm tracker
• Air quality information with top allergy triggers around you
• Pollen count forecasts for local and national levels
• 10-day and over 140 hours of hourly forecasts
• Weather widgets for home screen and customizable units (temperature, wind, pressure)
• National Weather Service alerts for watches, warnings, and advisories

How to install

1. Tap the download button on this page to get the APK file.
2. When Android asks, allow your browser or file manager to install apps by enabling the 'Install unknown apps' setting.
3. Open the downloaded APK file from your notifications or file manager.
4. Tap 'Install' and wait for the installation to complete.
5. Open the app from your app drawer or home screen. The file size is not specified, and the minimum Android version required is Android 9 (API level 9).

What's New · 6.9.2-6

Version 6.9.2-6 is a maintenance release. The update focuses on under-the-hood fixes intended to make the weather check-in process smoother. No new user-facing features were introduced in this build.

This app is ideal for beginners who want a simple yet powerful weather tool to stay informed about daily conditions and severe weather. It's great for those who need detailed forecasts, live radar, and alerts for storms, lightning, and hurricanes. Also useful for people sensitive to pollen or air quality, as it provides relevant health-related data. The app is easy to navigate, making it suitable for anyone new to weather apps.

To get the most accurate alerts, ensure location permission is enabled. Customize the radar layers and units to match your preferences. For an uninterrupted experience, consider the ad-free subscription option.

WeatherBug offers a robust set of weather tools for beginners, covering everything from daily forecasts to severe weather alerts. While it includes ads and requires location permissions, its comprehensive features make it a reliable choice for staying prepared.