This application is widely trusted by a diverse group of users, including professional pilots, paragliders, skydivers, divers, surfers, boaters, fishermen, storm chasers, meteorologists, as well as government agencies, military personnel, and rescue teams. It serves as an indispensable tool for visualizing weather conditions, offering real-time updates with exceptional detail and precision.

INTERACTIVE WEATHER MAPS

What sets this application apart from others is its interactive capability, available both as an app and a website, making it more accessible and convenient than ever for users. Its cross-platform support is noteworthy, but Windy is particularly favored by users for its ability to offer weather maps with interactive data layers, including clouds, rain, snow, wind, temperature, and pressure, all in real-time. The developers have prioritized user-friendliness by including customization features that allow each user to tailor the application to their specific needs, enhancing usability.

• Intuitive Weather Visualization: Unlike other weather apps, Windy combines multiple functionalities with a user-friendly interface, making it accessible to all. The customization options enhance the interactive experience, enabling users to easily comprehend and analyze weather information to make informed decisions, whether for unexpected weather events or planning outdoor activities, especially those at sea.
• Customizable Forecast Layers: The application's UI is uniquely designed in a layered format, visually presenting information like temperature, humidity, wind speed, and air pressure across various map locations, allowing users to effectively gather necessary data and adjust their plans accordingly.
• Multi-Altitude Weather Data: The application not only details minor weather elements but also provides extensive weather data at different altitudes, ranging from the surface up to 13.5km.

FORECAST MODELS

Windy offers more than just detailed weather information and forecasts; it also provides a variety of forecast models, enabling users to better understand climate and weather changes. In a weather forecast application, models are crucial as they perform calculations and simulations based on historical and current weather data to predict future conditions. Windy.com utilizes an array of forecast models from different sources, including sophisticated mathematical models such as ECMWF (European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts), GFS (Global Forecast System), and ICON (Integrated Forecast System for Weather Forecast and Climate Model), among others.

• Global and Local Models: In addition to offering access to leading global models like GFS, ECMWF, and ICON, the application also provides local models such as NAM (North American Mesoscale) for North America and HRRR (High-Resolution Rapid Refresh) for high-resolution and quick updates.
• Model Comparison Tool: Windy not only offers various models but also facilitates model comparison, allowing users to select the fastest and most accurate models, significantly saving time and effort in decision-making.
• Extended Forecast Horizons: Beyond ensuring high accuracy in forecasts for the next day, the application also provides weather information for up to 16 days ahead, which is advantageous for long-term planning or individuals with busy schedules.

WIND FORECASTING

Windy is renowned for its accurate wind forecasting, employing advanced technologies and precise data to deliver reliable wind information. It forecasts wind conditions with up to 99% accuracy, covering both short-term and long-term periods, extending up to 16 days. Users can easily access data on wind speed, direction, and fluctuations over time, aiding in effective preparation and risk management for outdoor activities and weather-related plans.

• Sports Wind Forecasting: The application is particularly useful for outdoor enthusiasts engaged in wind-related sports, as it provides wind forecasts that suggest suitable activities for the day, such as kite flying, sailing, surfing, and skydiving.
• Wind Speed Visualization: In addition to its forecast accuracy, the application is praised for its clear visualization of wind speed, gusts, and direction, making the information easy to understand.
• Custom Spot Forecasting: This important feature allows users to create tailored weather forecasts for specific locations and airports, focusing primarily on wind conditions to facilitate planning for activities such as aviation, tourism, and outdoor sports.

WEBCAMS

The application includes a convenient webcam feature for weather forecasting. Instead of searching for weather information, users can simply activate the webcam to receive instant forecasts. Additionally