For any location in the contenantal U.S. and adjacent maritime locations
How current are the weather observations?
Weather observations are continuously updated, so all observations are the most recent
Is there a stand alone NWS app for the IPhone, Android etc.?
There currently is no stand alone NWS weather app for smart phones
What services are provided by the NWS mobile website?
You can get your local forecast and current weather conditions. In addition you can look at local radar, satellite, river gage information and if appropriate marine information.
How do I change my location?
Once your location is set, you can change it, by tapping on the name of the current location and select the method to change the location (enter zip, address or click on a map).
Geolocation FAQ
Does the NWS mobile site save the location data I provide?
No. The location data is only used to retrieve the forecast and observation you wanted. It is NOT stored in a cookie
Does the NWS mobile site track my location once I leave the site?
No. Once you navigate away from the site, any location data is discarded.
Is there a way to make NWS mobile remember a certain location?
Currently there is not a way to have the NWS mobile site remember a location.
What locations can I get forecasts for?
You can get a forecast for any of the 50 U.S. State and for Puerto Rico/Virgin Islands, Guam and American Samoa
Do I have to allow the NWS mobile site to access my location via my smart phone?
No. You can deny access and then still use the site by providing a zipcode, city, state pair or by clicking on a map.