For Android users, Dark Sky will end on July 1, and as one of the best weather apps, you may be looking for the best Dark Sky alternative for getting your daily forecast

Apple acquired Dark Sky in March and immediately announced that it would end support for Android subscribers as of July 1 Dark Sky explained what current Android users can expect going forward:

"Apps will no longer be available for download Service to existing users and subscribers will continue until July 1, 2020, at which point the app will be deactivated Subscribers still active at that time will be reimbursed"

Dark Sky's website will also shut down on July 1 iOS version of Dark Sky is the only product not affected, and according to the announcement, "purchases on the App Store will continue"

It makes sense that Apple would continue to support new weather technology for its products (and perhaps bring improvements to its underwhelming built-in weather app), but it leaves Dark Sky fans with Android devices in limbo

Compared to other paid weather apps, Dark Sky stands out for its accurate forecasts, global severe weather maps, and attractive user interface Users pay $299 per year to view hurricane animations and up-to-the-minute weather data, and they love the app

So what's an Android user to do: while Dark Sky is a great weather app, there are many excellent alternatives at their disposal You may find that one of them, or a combination of several, is even better than Dark Sky

The Weather Channel app is a great place to start for enhanced weather forecasts, and services like Emergency: Alerts and NOAA Radar Pro provide the kind of extreme conditions forecasts that Dark Sky users would expect

See the list below for some of the best Dark Sky alternatives for mobile devices

The Weather Channel app, an extension of the 24/7 Forecast Cable Network, is a free app for Android and an excellent Dark Sky alternative The app provides hourly or daily weather data such as temperature, wind, visibility, etc, and 10-day forecasts are also available; knowing what the weather will be like a week or more ahead is useful for making plans and packing for an upcoming trip

The Weather Channel app's interactive map displays the latest Doppler radar data and shows rainfall, weather events, and severe weather alerts You can also receive push notifications when precipitation is expected in your area, a highlight of Dark Sky In addition, the app includes a fun social sharing feature that allows users to upload images, tweets, videos, and photos

Download The Weather Channel: Android

If you've been relying on Dark Sky for severe weather information, then you have an emergency: Alerts from the American Red Cross is your best Dark Sky alternative You don't have to use this app, but you'll be glad you have it when disaster strikes

Emergency: Alerts keeps you alert to significant weather developing around the world They track everything from hurricanes and flooding in the Gulf of Mexico to extreme heat in the desert and winter storms So not only does Emergency: Alerts monitor where you live, but it also keeps you informed of areas where people are important to you

The Emergency app provides customizable alerts and a map with shelter information in case of an emergency You can also prepare for potential storms by looking through the emergency plan in Emergency Alerts

Download Emergency: Alerts: Android,

NOAA Radar Pro reverses its position with Dark Sky by being free for Android users and paid for iOS users It also supports the same real-time data capabilities as Dark Sky Since weather can change in an instant, NOAA Radar Pro will alert you when rain, snow, or other nasty elements are headed your way In addition, NOAA Radar Pro's push notification feature will send you a push notification whenever a weather advisory is issued in your area

As a notable feature, NOAA Radar Pro sends a push notification whenever a weather warning is issued for your area, so you are never caught off guard by the arrival of dangerous conditions such as snow storms or flood warnings

Download NOAA: Android

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