How to Set Up Rain Alerts in the Weather App on iPhone

Once you learn how to set up rain alerts in Apple’s weather app, you might wonder why you didn’t do it sooner. Getting notifications before a downpour gives you a chance to prepare—whether that means packing a raincoat or grabbing an umbrella before heading out.

Don’t be too hard on yourself, though. The setting is hidden in the app menu, and Apple doesn’t make it clear, which is unfortunate because these notifications are really useful. They not only warn you about impending rain, but also about snow and bad weather.

So let’s go through the steps to set up rain alerts in Apple’s weather app. Once you’ve done that, you might also want to explore more hidden improvements that are coming to the weather app in iOS 18.

1. Click the menu button

How to Set Up Rain Alerts in Apple's Weather App

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First, launch the Apple Weather app on your iPhone and then Click the menu button in the lower right corner of the screen.

2. Select Notifications

How to Set Up Rain Alerts in Apple's Weather App

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Now, click on the three-dot menu icon in the upper right corner and select Notifications.

3. Grant permissions

How to Set Up Rain Alerts in Apple's Weather App

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If you haven’t turned on notifications for the Weather app before, now is the time to do so. When prompted, click continue, then confirm by by selecting Allow.

You will also be asked if you want to receive critical alerts from the Weather app. If click Allow, Whenever a significant weather phenomenon occurs, you will hear a sound and see a notification on your lock screen.

4. Allow access to location

How to Set Up Rain Alerts in Apple's Weather App

Under Current Location, check if it is indicated Access is always required. If he does it, Click Go to Settings. On the screen below, select Always from the list of options and then click on the little weather icon in the upper left corner to return to the app.

5. Turn on the precipitation forecast for the next hour

How to Set Up Rain Alerts in Apple's Weather App

Once access is granted, you will always be able to use the switch to turn on precipitation for the next hour. You can also turn on severe weather conditions if you want. You will now receive alerts if it is going to rain in the next hour.

And there you have it, now you know how to set rain alerts in the Apple weather app. You can also learn how to access hidden interactive weather map on your iphone and discover hidden iOS feature that lets you track the moon. Not a fan of Apple Weather? Check out Google Maps and find out how to check the weather in any location.