Hey there!
I’ve been working behind the scenes on WeatherNow (as the sole creator really), and I’m really excited to share some of the improvements that are coming your way.
The goal? To make checking the weather faster and easier for all to use.
Here’s what’s being added:
- Google Maps Integration: Soon, you’ll be able to see the location you’re checking directly on a map. This means no more guessing where that tiny town is, or wondering “Where the heck is Henley?”… You’ll get a visual overview right on the page. (Just a note: this feature will be subject to a limit to make sure I won’t have to pay for the expensive subscription, but it should still make navigation a lot smoother. There will also be a function to turn it off in a new Settings panel later if you do not wish to use the map.)
- Wind Speed Conversion: Some people prefer mph, others km/h, or if you’re a pilot, knots… I’ll be adding a simple way to switch between units so you can see the wind speed in whichever format makes the most sense to you.
- (Yes Europeans, you can now celebrate that km/h will be there.)
- Improved Search Functionality: I heard searching for locations hasn’t always been the smoothest (e.g. Giving wrong towns, or saying a place doesn’t exist when it does). I’m working on making it faster and smarter, so it shouldn’t really happen again.
- Updated Icons: Weather icons are getting a fresh look, they currently look clipped and messy. They’ll give the site a more modern feel, but I will try and keep some consistency though.
- Faster Performance: I’m updating the site’s code to the latest standards. That means WeatherNow will load slightly faster, animations will feel smoother, and overall performance should be noticeably improved.
- Better PWA (App) Integration: WeatherNow is already a PWA. However, I will be taking advantage of several new PWA features to make the app… feel like an app.
I’ll be rolling these updates out gradually in January-February 2026, and I can’t wait for you to try them out. If you notice something that could be better or just have ideas for the future, please do contact me. Your input really helps me make sure I am doing the right thing 😉
— David
