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You can easily set up rain alerts on your iPhone — here’s how it works
By David Crookes,
20 hours ago
Once you learn how to set up rain alerts in Apple’s Weather app, you might wonder why you didn't do it sooner. Getting notifications before a downpour gives you the chance to prepare—whether that means grabbing a raincoat or picking up an umbrella before heading out.
Don’t be too hard on yourself, though. The setting is tucked away within the app’s menu and Apple doesn't make it obvious, which is unfortunate because these notifications are really useful. They not only warn you about imminent rain, but also alert you to snow and severe weather.
So, let’s walk through the steps to set up rain alerts in Apple’s Weather app. Once you’ve done that, you might also want to explore more more hidden upgrades coming to Weather in iOS 18 .
If you haven’t enabled notifications for the Weather app before, now is the time to do so. When prompted, tap Continue, then confirm by selecting Allow.
You’ll also be asked if you want to receive critical alerts from the Weather app. If you tap Allow, you’ll hear a sound and see a notification on your Lock Screen whenever there’s a significant weather event.
Under Current Location, check if it indicates that Always access is required. If it does, tap Go to Settings . On the following screen, select Always from the list of options, then tap the small Weather icon in the top-left corner to return to the app.
With Always access granted, you will be able to use the toggle to turn on Next-Hour Precipitation . You could also turn on Severe Weather if you wish. You will now be sent alerts if it's due to rain in the next hour.
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