We gathered a list of our preferred apps, websites, Facebook pages, and tools for staying up to date on the local weather forecast year-round.
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As residential property managers who serve Long Island, Brooklyn, and Queens, we must keep up with the weather forecast in order to best serve the New York cooperatives, condominiums, and homeowner’s associations that we manage.
Staying informed on the weather is also critical for homeowners, shareholders, and residents. It helps us all make informed decisions such as:
- What clothes or footwear to wear when we leave our homes.
- When to take extra caution on the roads and sidewalks (and when to stay home).
- When or if we need to prepare our homes or outdoor furniture ahead of high wind or other storms.
- When to stock up on emergency supplies such as food, water, and medicine.
- Whether we need to take immediate shelter or evacuate in an emergency.
Since we also live in New York, where we experience 4 seasons, we must prepare for all types of scenarios, such as a heatwave, snowstorm, hurricane, or tornado. Having the right tools and resources goes a long way in staying prepared.
Choosing Weather Forecast Tools that Work Best for You
Everyone has their own preferences on how they like to check the weather. Some people check the forecast every day with the news, some people listen to the radio on their commute, some people wait for text alerts (push notifications), or notifications from social media. Whatever you choose, make sure that your method(s) alert you so that you will not miss out on the most important alerts. Use the tools (or a combination of them) that best work for your lifestyle, whether you are a loyal forecast checker or not.
Weather Forecast Apps
If you are someone who often forgets to check the weather, set up “widgets” on your iPhone or android to keep the weather forecast on a convenient home screen. Additionally, make sure that you are set up to receive push notifications on any weather apps you use so that you receive important alerts.
Weather Channel – Free
This is a straightforward weather app. Just be sure to set your location(s) and enable notifications within the app to get text alerts/push notifications on your phone. Once that is set up, the alert time is accurate within 5 minutes of a weather occurrence.
Accuweather – Free
This app is very easy to use, and you can set up alerts for multiple locations, which is great if you want to keep track of the weather at a primary or secondary home. The app also offers multiple options to view the forecast and has various map layers.
NOAA Weather Radar Live: Clime – Free
This app is great for tracking a storm’s path in real-time and for seeing where it is heading. This is helpful during a hurricane, blizzard, or tornado.
Local Facebook Pages for New York Weather
Local Facebook weather pages are a good backup in case you miss a push notification on your phone or forget to check the forecast. Plus, you can see what other locals are saying.
Use Smart Gadgets for Checking the Weather Forecast
If your home is equipped with a smart gadget like Alexa or Google Nest (smart speakers), you can use them to check the weather forecast with the correct settings enabled. Use these devices before you leave your home or the night before.
Set Up Google Alerts for “Long Island Weather Forecast”
This is a very handy option if you are someone who likes to check multiple sources. You would need a google account, and you can set up a Google alert such as “Long Island Weather Forecast” for an email of multiple published articles from the web!
How Management Keeps Residents Informed
Depending on the tools your community uses to communicate, you may receive a robocall, text, or email from management regarding inclement weather. Be sure to register for those services if your community participates. If you are not sure, you can contact your property manager or contact our office.
Prepare for Inclement Weather All Year Round!
For information on what to do before, during, or after inclement weather, view our other blog posts:
- Hurricane Prep
- Heat Waves
- Snowstorm Prep
- Winter Safety
- Avoid Frozen Pipes
- Fall To-Do List
- Spring To-Do List
- Summer To-Do List
