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Weather Radar

How to configure a Weather Radar feed, including a local forecast for your digital sign

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Hi-res radar maps that show the weather rolling through use and display weather data from 192 unique weather regions across the continental US, and most of Canada. Updates every 15 minutes. Include localized weather forecast, and custom AI summary.
Keywords:
Weather, Forecast, Radar Map
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Weather Radar Map Feed

Begin configuring your feed from the Content menu by selecting the Weather Radar Map tile.  

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  1. Set a custom name in the “Name this Feed” field on the right.  

2. Click "Customize this Feed" to adjust advanced settings, or click "Create Feed" to generate a feed URL with preset options.  

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Theme & Styling

  • Theme Selection: Choose between Minimalist (default) or Cinematic to set the overall look for your intro and forecast layout.  
  • Styling Options: Customize fonts and colors for the Minimalist theme, or adjust fonts and icon sets for the Cinematic theme.  

Location & Coverage

  • Radar Coverage: Select National for a nationwide view or Regional to display a map focused on a specific location.  
  • Location Entry: For Regional coverage, enter a North American location using postal code, city/state, or latitude/longitude. Alternatively, enable your player to pass location automatically using the HTML Geolocation API.  

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Forecast Coverage

Select your preferred forecast display mode:

  • 5-Hour Forecast: Short-term hourly weather predictions.  
  • 5-Day Forecast: Extended multi-day outlooks.  
  • Story View: Generates a hyperlocal, plain-language summary of your forecast. When active, you can also select the Tone of Voice for the written summary.  
  • Map Only: Displays only the radar sequence without additional forecast information.  

Display & Animation Controls
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  • Labels: Toggle optional labels such as current radar, city names, and times.  
  • Image Sequence: Set the number of images in the sequence (between 1 and 6).  
  • Sequence Interval: Set the time gap between radar images (15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 1 hour).  
  • Animation: Enable or disable animation transitions and intros.  

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Delivery & Finalization

  • Click "Create Feed" and copy your generated feed URL.  

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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get Weather Radar over my location?
Regional Weather Radar is location based however it is only currently available for North America (US & Canada)
Can I get weather radar on my portrait screen?
Yes we have a letterboxed version of weather radar for portrait screens, available through HTML or Media RSS methods
Where do I get more info on the summary forecast option?
Check out http://screenfeed.com/apps/cinematic-skies to learn more about our hyper-local AI driven weather summaries
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