Weather apps are a staple of life these days. Over the years, I have written several commentaries on their pros and cons. From my perspective as a meteorologist, the “cons” often outweigh the “pros,” ...

The Bay Area is in the grip of a heat wave right now. But if you’re feeling like it’s even hotter out there than your phone’s weather app says it is, there’s a good chance you’re not imagining it.

You can count on people on social media to complain about the accuracy of weather apps. NPR hears some advice on how to pick more reliable ones. Rain or shine, count on social media to cast a dark ...