The iPhone Weather App will warn users about extreme weather events, such as snowfall in the UK.
Following the recent wave of bad weather in Britain, where snow and low temperatures caused problems , the app is offering live updates and alerts to keep users informed . These warnings are important, as high amounts of snow and low temperatures are of concern to authorities, especially for the elderly and those with underlying health conditions.
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As a result, services in rural areas are expected to have a greater workload this week.
How to enable severe weather notifications in the iPhone Weather App:
- Go to Settings > General > Software Update to check if your phone has at least iOS 15 or iOS 16.
- To allow the weather app to use your precise location for accurate notifications, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services and select “Always.”
- Allow the weather app to send notifications by going to Settings > Weather > Notifications and selecting “Allow Notifications,” including “Critical Alerts” and “Time-Sensitive Notifications.”
- In the same app, select the icon with the three lines in the bottom right and then the icon with the three dots in the top right.
- Select the ' Next-Hour Precipitation ' category and press 'Done ' .
After you enable the above settings, you will receive weather and severe weather alerts on your iPhone. These alerts will inform you of extreme weather conditions and other significant changes in your area that may affect your daily life.
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Source: metro.co.uk
