BBC Weather is a trusted service that provides weather forecasts and information to help you plan your day.
Whether you’re wondering if you’ll need an umbrella or if it’s going to be a sunny day, BBC Weather has got you covered.
With their experienced meteorologists and reliable data sources, you can rely on their forecasts to make informed decisions about your daily activities.
BBC Weather ‘wrong temperatures or forecast on app & website’
However, a bug has been discovered (1, 2, 3, 4) which is causing wrong temperatures and weather forecast to be displayed on the BBC Weather app and website.
The bug is frustrating people who rely on the BBC Weather service for reliable and up-to-date weather information. Here are some reports for reference:
Dear @BBCNews @BBCBreaking @bbcweather I think there is something wrong with your weather app as this is completely impossible as the forecast for #London (Source)
BBC Weather app getting the forecast temps very obviously wrong. Watch the actual forecast on the news to see the same problem with barely a comment from the forecaster #BBCWeather @bbcweather (Source)
This issue came to light recently and has since been acknowledged multiple times by BBC. The latest update on the matter indicates that a fix is currently being developed.
In the meantime, BBC has provided an official workaround to ensure users have access to more accurate forecasts.
According to the support team on Twitter, BBC recommends tuning in to specific radio shows and TV programs for more accurate forecasts during this period of technical difficulty.
Specifically, users can join Simon King on BBC Radio 4’s ‘Today’ program, as well as BBC 5 Live, or catching Matt Taylor on BBC Breakfast for most reliable and trustworthy weather updates until the bug is fixed.
Rest assured, we will make sure to update this article with latest information as and when we come across anything noteworthy.
Note: We have more such stories in our dedicated apps section, so be sure to follow them as well.
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