Weather FAQs

Question 1

What is the Weather tool?

Accepted Answer

The Weather tool is an enhanced MCP (Model Context Protocol) server designed to provide comprehensive weather data. It leverages NWS public APIs for real-time conditions, detailed forecasts, and includes unique features like weather comparison between two locations.

Question 2

What kind of data sources does the Weather tool use?

Accepted Answer

The Weather tool primarily sources its comprehensive weather data from the National Weather Service (NWS) public APIs for conditions, forecasts, and alerts. For geocoding support (converting city names to coordinates), it utilizes the free Open-Meteo geocoding API.

Question 3

Can I get weather information for international locations?

Accepted Answer

No, the Weather tool utilizes the NWS (National Weather Service) API, which exclusively covers US territories. Therefore, it does not support international locations for weather data or forecasts.

Question 4

What are the key features of this weather tool?

Accepted Answer

Key features include robust input validation for state codes and coordinates, comprehensive error handling, geocoding support for city name searches, real-time current weather conditions, detailed 10-period forecasts, and a unique side-by-side weather comparison between any two US locations.

Question 5

How does the weather comparison feature work?

Accepted Answer

The `compare_weather` tool enables you to get a side-by-side comparison of current weather conditions for two specified locations. You can input locations by city name or latitude/longitude coordinates, and it provides detailed differences like temperature.

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