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How to Set Up Rain Start Notifications During Severe Weather

June 18, 2026 · The Clime Team
How to Set Up Rain Start Notifications During Severe Weather

Staying informed about impending rain during severe weather is crucial for safety and preparedness. By setting up rain start notifications, you can receive timely alerts about upcoming precipitation, allowing you to take necessary precautions. Here's how to set up these notifications on your device:

1. Enable Location Services

To receive accurate weather alerts, ensure that your device has location services enabled:

  • iPhone: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services. Toggle Location Services to On.

  • Android: Navigate to Settings > Location. Toggle Use location to On.

2. Allow Weather App Access to Your Location

Grant the weather app permission to access your location for precise notifications:

  • iPhone: In Location Services, find your weather app (e.g., Weather), and set it to Always.

  • Android: In Location, find your weather app, and set it to Allow all the time.

3. Enable Rain Start Notifications

Activate notifications to alert you when rain is expected to start:

  • iPhone:

  • Open the Weather app.

  • Tap the Menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom-right corner.

  • Tap Notifications.

  • Toggle on Next-Hour Precipitation for your current location and any other locations you wish to monitor.

  • Android:

  • Open your weather app.

  • Access the app's settings or notifications section.

  • Enable Rain Alerts or Precipitation Notifications.

4. Customize Alert Settings

Tailor the notifications to your preferences:

  • iPhone:

  • In the Notifications section of the Weather app, adjust settings for Severe Weather and Next-Hour Precipitation alerts.

  • Android:

  • Within the app's notification settings, customize alert sounds, vibration patterns, and other preferences.

5. Verify Alert Functionality

Test the notifications to ensure they are working correctly:

  • Set your device's time forward by an hour to simulate an upcoming rain event.
  • Confirm that you receive a notification about the expected precipitation.

By following these steps, you can stay informed about impending rain during severe weather, allowing you to take appropriate actions to stay safe and dry.

For a visual guide on setting up rain and snow notifications on iPhone, you can watch the following video:

How to Set Up "Stay Dry" Rain & Snow Notifications on iPhone

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