Posted Jul 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM UTCAAndrew LiszewskiThe Weather Channel’s retro experience is expanding to its mobile apps.A few months ago The Weather Channel launched a website recreating the channel as it appeared during the heyday of cable TV in the ‘80s and ‘90s with simple graphics and a smooth jazz soundtrack. That same nostalgic experience is now available in The Weather Channel’s iOS and Android mobile apps.1/2Image: The Weather ChannelFollow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Andrew LiszewskiLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...Most PopularMost PopularIf Microsoft sold off Xbox, who would even buy it?The robotaxi law that could ban TeslaSay hello to Claude WrappedThe Steam Machine fits my TV, my desk, and my lifeFi’s Starlink-enabled pet tracker found my dog when LTE couldn’tThe Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policyand Terms of Serviceapply.
The Weather Channel’s retro experience is expanding to its mobile apps.
A few months ago The Weather Channel launched a website recreating the channel as it appeared during the heyday of cable TV in the ‘80s and ‘90s with simple graphics and a smooth jazz soundtrack. That same nostalgic experience is now available in The Weather Channel’s iOS and Android mobile apps. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/weatherchannel.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/weatherchannel2.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
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