Your best Google weather app alternatives (and what I recommend instead)

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Google has changed its weather widget to point users to Search results instead of the previous embedded forecast, while the Pixel-exclusive Pixel Weather app remains unchanged. The article recommends using local news station apps for the most accurate forecasts because human meteorologists provide context that model-only apps may miss. If a local option is unavailable, the article suggests reliable alternatives including Everything Weather (NWS-backed), Windy (popular with outdoor users, with a premium tier), and Weather Underground (hyperlocal data from personal weather stations). The guidance focuses on accuracy and alerts for severe weather rather than on any corporate or funding developments.

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