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Weather gadget for Mozilla Firefox

This Firefox add-on will give you the latest observation and forecast data in a sidebar which can be toggled on and off from your Mozilla Firefox browser. To run this software you need Mozilla Firefox version 2.0.0.7 or above. A broadband connection is recommended.

Screenshot showing sidebar and Met Office toggle icon Weather gadget for Mozilla Firefox Download gadget

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Release notes

 
Version 1.4 15 Jun 2009 User interface update. Weather warning type and colour displayed.
Version 1.3 09 Jun 2008 Provision of secure updates for Firefox 3.0 compatibility
Version 1.2 04 Dec 2007 Preference setting for Mac/Linux users enabled
Version 1.1 27 Nov 2007 Enable Firefox upgrades and fix warnings update frequency
Version 1.0 21 Nov 2007 Initial release

Download and install the gadget

  • Click Download gadget on the left
  • If you get a message "Firefox prevented this site from asking you to install software on this computer", click Edit Options on the right-hand side of the message bar. In the Allowed Sites panel select Allow and Close. Click Download gadget again.
  • When you see the software installation screen, choose Install Now
  • Click restart Firefox when prompted, the gadget will then be installed
  • The Met Office logo will appear on the status bar in the bottom right-hand corner of Firefox and is a toggle for turning the sidebar on and off
  • A message will be automatically displayed by Firefox when a new version is available

Customise the weather gadget

On the top bar of the gadget, click on the tools icon to select your preferences. There are 2 tabs to customise the appearance of your gadget. This preference window may require resizing in order for the "Set locations" button, and all available "My weather" locations, to become visible.

  • You can select your preferred location for My weather
  • You can select your preferred region for warnings and forecasts
  • You can choose which elements to show and hide

Uninstall the weather gadget

  • From the browser drop-down menu, select Tools and then Add-ons
  • Select Met Office Sidebar from your list of installed Add-ons
  • Select Uninstall
  • Confirm in the dialogue box if you wish to uninstall
  • The uninstall will take place when Firefox is restarted