Human Atlas
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Web App
Windy
A detailed live weather map with forecasts, radar and wind layers.
Rating
4.7 / 5
Pricing
Freemium
Difficulty
Intermediate
Works on
Web, iOS, Android
Built with love by Shushant Lakhyani. Building bestproductivityresources.com
What is Windy?
Windy shows animated maps of wind, rain, temperature, waves and more, with several forecast models side by side and detailed spot forecasts for any place. The free version covers most needs, while Windy Premium adds hourly forecast steps, more frequent updates and extra features.
Pros: what Windy does well
- Rich, accurate weather layers
- Compare forecast models
- Free web and mobile apps
Cons: where it falls short
- Busy for casual users
- Finer forecast steps need Premium
Who Windy is for
Anyone planning travel, outdoor work or events around the weather.
Who can skip it
People who just want today's temperature.
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