Key features

• Up-to-date weather forecasts and warnings.
• Graphics light version of Met Office web for quick loading.
• Available on the move.

What information is available?

• Three-hourly location forecasts out to five days ahead^New
• Severe weather warnings out to five days ahead^New
• 5000 forecast locations to choose from.
• Regional text forecasts out to five days.
• UK text forecasts out to 15 days.
• Mountain area forecasts.
• Weather warnings.
• Observations for the last three hours.

How can this service be accessed?

The service is available from http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/mobile

Support

If you have any questions or comments about the service, or you are experiencing any problems, please contact us.

Terms and conditions

The use of this service is subject to Met Office terms and conditions.

FAQ

Which type of phone is it designed for?

The Mobile Weather service is designed to be accessible on all web-enabled mobile phones - from basic phones to smartphones, such as Blackberries. The content is deliberately low in graphical content and uses a simplistic text style so that it is quick to download. If you have a smartphone, you can use our Smarter Weather service which provides a more graphics reach content designed specially for smartphones.

How much does it cost to use Mobile Weather?

The Met Office does not charge you to access Mobile Weather, but you may be charged by your operator for the amount of data you use. You need to check the tariff with your mobile operator.

How do I access the three-hourly forecasts?

Access your local five day forecast as you would normally. You can then view the three-hourly information for that day by selecting the > symbol. To return to the five day view, use the breadcrumb trail.

Why aren't all the elements available?

The Mobile Weather service is designed to be 'what you need on the move', rather than the complete Met Office website. Some of the more graphics-heavy content of the main Met Office web site, such as maps and animation would not be suitable for downloading to a mobile phone, due to screen size and download times. If you have a smartphone, you can use our Smarter Weather service which provides a more graphics reach content designed specially for smartphones.

How do I access the main Met Office site from my mobile?

If you access our website from a mobile phone, you may be automatically redirected to Mobile Weather (which is optimised for mobile phone use).  If you are not then the site can be accessed from http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/mobile. If you are redirected and still want to visit the main website, you can do this using the 'Go to main site' link in the bottom menu. You will then be able to view any content on the main Met Office web site, although you should recognise that not all content on our web site is compatible with mobile phones.

How are weather warnings provided on Mobile Weather?

Warnings can be issued up to five days ahead. During periods of severe weather numerous warnings can be issued. You will always be alerted to the fact that warnings bar on the homepage. This will be coloured to the most severe warning in force within the UK over the coming five days. Selecting the warnings bar will show you where in the UK warnings are in force. Select a region and sub region to view the detail of the warning including the validity time, type of warning and detailed text.

What new content available after the latest update?

We have recently updated Mobile Weather to include the following content:

• Warning information out to five days ahead (previously first 24 hours) including full detail of the warning.
• Added three-hourly forecasts out to five days ahead, replacing the previous day/night only.