No, Google Home Assistant does not currently offer detailed weather radar updates with visuals like those from dedicated weather apps.

However, it can provide spoken weather forecasts and updates, including current conditions, daily and weekly forecasts, and severe weather alerts.

If you’re looking for a weather radar, you can use Google Assistant to guide you to a weather website or app that provides radar visuals.

Here’s what Google Home Assistant can do regarding weather updates:

What Google Home Assistant Can Do

1. Check Current Weather

• Say: “Hey Google, what’s the weather like right now?”
• Google Assistant will tell you the current temperature, conditions (e.g., sunny, rainy), and more.

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2. Get a Forecast

• Daily Forecast: Say, “Hey Google, what’s the weather today?”
  • This gives you the temperature range, chances of precipitation, and general conditions.
• Weekly Forecast: Say, “Hey Google, what’s the weather this week?”

3. Severe Weather Alerts

• Google Assistant can notify you about severe weather warnings for your location.
• To enable notifications:
  1. Open the Google Home app.
  2. Go to Settings > Notifications > Weather updates.

4. Ask About Specific Locations

• Say: “Hey Google, what’s the weather in [city]?”
• Useful for checking conditions when travelling or for family in other locations.

Workaround for Weather Radar

If you need weather radar visuals:

1. Use a Smart Display (e.g., Nest Hub)
   • Say: “Hey Google, show me the weather on [weather website].”
   • The device will open a browser with radar visuals if supported.
2. Access Weather Apps via Phone
   • Ask Google Assistant on your phone to open a weather app:
     • Example: “Hey Google, open the weather radar on [specific app].”
3. Pair with Weather Services
   • Link Google Assistant with a weather service that offers radar visuals (e.g., AccuWeather or Weather.com).

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Quick FAQs

1. Can Google Home Show Radar on a Nest Hub?

Not directly. It can provide spoken weather updates or link you to a browser for radar visuals.

2. Does Google Home Offer Real-Time Weather Alerts?

Yes, it can notify you about severe weather warnings if enabled in the Google Home app.

3. Can I Use Google Assistant to Track Storms?

Yes, you can ask for storm updates like: “Hey Google, is there a storm in my area?”

4. Can I See a Live Weather Map on Google Home?

No, Google Home does not currently support live radar maps natively.

5. What Other Weather Features Are Available?

• Daily temperature trends.
• Rain chances and timings.
• Wind speeds.

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Conclusion

While Google Home Assistant doesn’t provide weather radar visuals, it offers comprehensive spoken weather updates and severe weather alerts. For radar maps, you can use smart displays, paired apps, or external services recommended by Google Assistant.