Heres why your phone app may say rain when WRAL Weather forecasts sun

RALEIGH, N.C. — As springtime approaches, a lot of folks are making outdoor plans and checking their phone’s default weather app for what to expect weather-wise. A common expression you’ll hear from friends is “my phone shows rain for next Thursday,” but weather enthusiasts know you can’t put too much stock in that. Your phone’s default weather app is not always the best way to get an idea of what you’ll see in the coming days or even in the hours ahead. Most phone forecasts are never looked at by a person. Sure, they may be in the ballpark sometimes,…