What is Weather Underground?

Weather Underground is a commercial weather service that offers real-time weather information on the Internet. It provides comprehensive weather reports for most major cities across the globe. Additionally, Weather Underground supplies local weather data to newspapers and various third-party websites. This information is sourced from the National Weather Service and a network of over 250,000 personal weather stations.

The service is accessible in multiple languages and is a part of The Weather Company, which operates under the umbrella of IBM. Weather Underground's WunderMap is a notable feature that combines data from both personal and official National Weather Service stations, presented on a Mapbox Map. This interactive tool includes various dynamically updated layers showing weather and environmental conditions.

Weather Underground extends its reach through several Google Chrome extensions and mobile applications for devices like the iPhone, iPad, and Android. The service also had a television presence with a show hosted by meteorologist Mike Bettes on The Weather Channel. While it used to host a popular blog that allowed user-generated content on weather and other topics, and offered an API and email forecast program, these features have been discontinued as of December 31, 2018, and October 1, 2019, respectively. Additionally, applications such as the Weather Underground app for Roku and the Storm app have been removed from their respective platforms.

ETL Tools for Weather Underground

The Weather ETL tool enhances the accessibility and usability of weather data by enabling the streaming of live conditions directly to the cloud. This tool is integral for users who require real-time weather updates for various applications.

With the Weather ETL tool, users can seamlessly access weather data and forecasts. This is possible through the Weather Underground web and mobile apps, which provide the convenience of obtaining weather information from any location.

Streamline Your ETL Process with Sourcetable

When dealing with ETL processes, especially when integrating data from platforms like Weather Underground, Sourcetable offers a seamless and efficient alternative to third-party ETL tools or the complexities of building an ETL solution from scratch. The inherent advantage of Sourcetable is its ability to sync live data from virtually any application or database. This eliminates the need for manual data extraction, ensuring that your data is always up-to-date and accurate.

Moreover, Sourcetable simplifies the transformation stage of ETL. With its spreadsheet-like interface, users can effortlessly query and manipulate data without the need for sophisticated programming skills. This user-friendly approach not only saves time but also makes complex data analysis accessible to a broader range of users within an organization. Additionally, Sourcetable's focus on automation and business intelligence translates into more informed decision-making, as all necessary data is readily available and easily processed.

Choosing Sourcetable over other solutions is beneficial for those who require a straightforward, no-code platform that integrates with their existing workflow. The capability to load data directly into a familiar interface reduces the learning curve and accelerates the time to insight, making Sourcetable an ideal ETL partner for your Weather Underground data needs.

Common Use Cases

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  Providing weather forecasts for aviation
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  Providing weather forecasts for media
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  Weather-driven advertising

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RainWise PWS Direct to Weather Underground system?

The RainWise PWS Direct to Weather Underground system is a new system that automatically sends data to Weather Underground, streams live conditions directly to the cloud, provides custom forecasts from the Weather Underground meteorology team for your location, and allows data and forecasts access from anywhere with Weather Underground web and mobile apps. It's pre-programmed to connect directly to the Weather Underground Personal Weather Station (PWS) network.

How does the RainWise PWS Direct to Weather Underground system benefit users?

The RainWise PWS Direct to Weather Underground system benefits users by providing hyper-local weather conditions, custom forecasts tailored for their location, and the convenience of accessing data and forecasts through Weather Underground's web and mobile apps.

Can ETL tools be used with weather data from Weather Underground?

Yes, ETL tools can be used to automate data processing, combine and analyze data from Weather Underground with other sources, improve scalability and data quality, assist with data governance, reduce the risk of human errors, and expedite report production.

What are some common ETL tools that could be used in weather data management?

Common ETL tools that could be used in weather data management include enterprise software like Informatica, IBM InfoSphere DataStage, Oracle Data Integrator (ODI), Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Ab Initio, SAP Data Services, and SAS Data Manager; open source tools like Talend Open Studio and Pentaho Data Integration (PDI); and cloud services from Amazon AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, along with SaaS tools like Segment and Stitch.

What categories do ETL tools fall into?

ETL tools fall into three categories: enterprise software sold by software companies, open source tools that are free and come with available source code, and cloud services offered by cloud providers.