The KNMI app is your go-to weather application designed to keep you informed about hazardous weather conditions. With this app, you can stay ahead of the weather by receiving timely alerts and advice on how to prepare for severe conditions.

Key Features:

Hazardous Weather Alerts: Get real-time alerts with specific guidance on what to expect and how to prepare.
Hourly Forecast: Stay updated with hourly weather forecasts for your locations for today and tomorrow.
Extended Forecast: Access weather forecasts up to 14 days in advance.
Precipitation Radar: Use the precipitation radar to visualize rainfall patterns.
Sun Power Forecast: Monitor the risk of skin damage with the sun power forecast.
Sunrise and Sunset Times: Keep track of sunrise and sunset times for better planning.
Climate Information: View detailed climate data, including temperature trends.
Weather Warnings: Know where code red, orange, or yellow warnings apply in the Netherlands.
Earthquake Alerts: Receive notifications for earthquakes occurring within the country.

Advanced Features:

Interactive Maps: Explore maps that combine official measurements from KNMI stations with citizen-generated data. This feature allows you to see real-time temperature readings at your chosen locations, highlighting urban heat island effects.

Accessibility and Sustainability:

During the development process, significant emphasis was placed on ensuring accessibility, user-friendliness, sustainability, and overall quality. The app caters to a wide range of users, considering various potential limitations. To minimize its environmental impact, the app adheres to the principles of Green Software Engineering, reducing its carbon footprint. Additionally, the app is completely free from advertisements and will make its source code publicly available in 2025.

About KNMI:

As the climate changes and weather patterns become more unpredictable, keeping the Netherlands safe and habitable becomes increasingly challenging. The KNMI plays a crucial role in providing society with independent knowledge, advice, and warnings about risks related to weather, climate, and seismic activity, around the clock.

By using the KNMI app, you are equipped with the latest and most reliable information to navigate through any weather condition confidently.