# Forecast Now

> Your local weather forecast.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id452087262](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id452087262)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id452087262`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kelly Technology Inc.
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (1,540 ratings)
- **Version:** 11.11
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2011-08-03
- **Size:** 82 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/forecast-now/id452087262)
- **Website:** [https://www.kellytechnology.com/apps/forecast-now.html](https://www.kellytechnology.com/apps/forecast-now.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.kellytechnology.com/privacy/privacy\_policy.html](https://www.kellytechnology.com/privacy/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

Forecast Now delivers reliable local weather for any town in the USA. It offers a 7-day daily forecast, a 24-hour hourly forecast, animated radar and satellite views, hazardous weather warnings, snowfall totals in winter, the air quality index, the ultraviolet index, and support for up to 8 saved locations. Data is sourced directly from the National Weather Service (NOAA) and the EPA.

It’s funded in part by ads, with an optional Remove Ads subscription that unlocks GOES satellite imagery and removes ads. The subscription is billed to the user’s account; you can cancel anytime in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current cycle. For terms and privacy, see the links: https://www.kellytechnology.com/privacy/tac.html and https://www.kellytechnology.com/privacy/privacy_policy.html.

## Rankings

- #46,652 — Overall
- #16 — forecast

## Review summary

Overall, reviewers praise Forecast Now for accurate NOAA/NWS data, a clean UI, and dependable forecasts, with some liking an ad-free paid option and responsive support. However, many report intrusive ads, UI regressions (smaller text, missing dates/details), stability issues (slow loads or blank forecast content), radar/map outages, and trouble locating multiple locations. The sentiment is mixed: high data quality and usability in a clutter-free design are often overshadowed by ad pressure and periodic performance problems.

### Pros

- Accurate, trusted weather information directly from NOAA/NWS.
- Clean, uncluttered UI with easy navigation between forecast types and locations.
- Ad-free option via paid plan to remove ads.
- Dependable forecasts and useful data for planning.
- Responsive developer support and quick issue resolution.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads, including audio ads and long countdowns, creating a frustrating experience.
- UI/readability regressions after updates (smaller text, missing dates and forecast details).
- Stability and performance issues (slow loading or app not displaying forecast text, only images).
- Radar/map reliability issues and outages.
- Difficulties with locating multiple locations or quick navigation between locations.

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